FootyMAD's Arbroath match preview

Last updated : 28 August 2009 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, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 72 games played, Warriors have recorded 36 wins, and Arbroath have come away with 28 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ochilview Park was just last season, in February 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 15 MarArbroath1 - 0StenhousemuirSCD3
2007/2008Sat 02 FebStenhousemuir0-3ArbroathSCD3
2007/2008Sat 20 OctArbroath2 - 2StenhousemuirSCD3
2007/2008Sat 04 AugStenhousemuir1 - 0ArbroathSCD3
2006/2007Sat 07 AprArbroath4 - 1StenhousemuirSCD3
2006/2007Sat 03 FebStenhousemuir1 - 2ArbroathSCD3
2006/2007Sat 02 DecArbroath2 - 0StenhousemuirSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Stenhousemuir have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The Warriors's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

The The Red Lichties have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the The Red Lichties, and 14 goals against.

Stenhousemuir lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, picking up 3 points from their 3 games so far. Arbroath are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, with their 3 games giving them a return of 7 points.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stenhousemuir61326116
Arbroath6312101110

FootyMad's prediction ...

Warriors go into their game against Arbroath in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Stenhousemuir Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Arbroath Undefeated in last 3 away games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.