FM Preview: Stenhousemuir v Arbroath 02 Feb 2013

Last updated : 01 February 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Stenhousemuir v Arbroath fixture

Stenhousemuir prepare to entertain Arbroath at Ochilview Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 85 games played, Warriors have recorded 41 wins, and Arbroath have come away with 32 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ochilview Park was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 08 Dec Arbroath 2 - 2 Stenhousemuir Scottish Division Two
2012/2013 Sat 29 Sep Stenhousemuir 2-2 Arbroath Scottish Division Two
2012/2013 Sun 09 Sep Arbroath 1 - 0 Stenhousemuir Scottish Challenge Cup
2011/2012 Sat 28 Apr Arbroath 0 - 2 Stenhousemuir Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 25 Feb Stenhousemuir 1 - 3 Arbroath Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 29 Oct Arbroath 1 - 0 Stenhousemuir Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 13 Aug Stenhousemuir 2 - 0 Arbroath Scottish Division Two

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Recent respective form guides

Stenhousemuir have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

The away form of Arbroath is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Red Lichties have hit 9 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Stenhousemuir see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, showing a record of 23 points from their 20 games played so far,

Arbroath's total of 29 points from their 20 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Two.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Stenhousemuir 6 2 1 3 6 7 7
Arbroath 6 3 1 2 10 11 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

With Stenhousemuir only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Stenhousemuir No sequences of note
Arbroath Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 11 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.

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