FootyMAD's Dumbarton match preview

Last updated : 25 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dumbarton v Stenhousemuir fixture

Stenhousemuir face a trip to Dumbarton at Strathclyde Homes Stadium on Tuesday evening, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Warriors will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 36 and win only 15 of the 61 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Stenhousemuir inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Sons in a Scottish Division Three match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 01 DecStenhousemuir2 - 1DumbartonSCD3
2007/2008Sat 15 SepDumbarton1 - 2StenhousemuirSCD3
2006/2007Sat 17 MarStenhousemuir5 - 1DumbartonSCD3
2006/2007Tue 13 MarDumbarton1 - 1StenhousemuirSCD3
2006/2007Sat 11 NovStenhousemuir1 - 0DumbartonSCD3
2006/2007Sat 16 SepDumbarton4 - 0StenhousemuirSCD3
2003/2004Sat 03 AprStenhousemuir1 - 2DumbartonSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Dumbarton have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. While Sons have scored 9, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.

The Warriors have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Dumbarton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 24 matches. Stenhousemuir's total of 37 points from their 26 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Three.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dumbarton61054163
Stenhousemuir6231679

FootyMad's prediction ...

Stenhousemuir are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Dumbarton. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dumbarton 10 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 16 .
Stenhousemuir Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.