FootyMAD's Arbroath match preview

Last updated : 10 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stenhousemuir v Arbroath fixture

Stenhousemuir prepare to entertain Arbroath at Ochilview Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Warriors are clearly on top, winning 52.24% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ochilview Park was earlier this season, with Stenhousemuir running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 14 JanArbroath3 - 2StenhousemuirSCD3
2005/2006Sat 29 OctStenhousemuir2-0ArbroathSCD3
2005/2006Sat 10 SepArbroath1 - 1StenhousemuirSCD3
2004/2005Tue 10 AugStenhousemuir2 - 1ArbroathSLGC
2003/2004Sat 24 AprArbroath1 - 1StenhousemuirSCD2
2003/2004Tue 30 MarStenhousemuir0 - 3ArbroathSCD2
2003/2004Sat 13 DecArbroath2 - 1StenhousemuirSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Stenhousemuir have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Warriors, with 4 goals against.

The Red Lichties have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Stenhousemuir are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, with their 27 games giving them a return of 60 points. Arbroath lie just outside the playoff positions in the Bells Scottish Division Three, picking up 38 from their 26 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stenhousemuir64118413
Arbroath641112313

FootyMad's prediction ...

Stenhousemuir may be coming up against a decent side in Arbroath, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Warriors. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Stenhousemuir 17 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Arbroath Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.