FootyMAD's East Fife match preview

Last updated : 16 September 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stenhousemuir v East Fife fixture

Stenhousemuir prepare to entertain East Fife at Ochilview Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 61 games played, Warriors have recorded 27 wins, and East Fife have come away with 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ochilview Park was less than a year ago, in March 2005, with East Fife inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Warriors 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:
2005/2006Sat 30 JulEast Fife0 - 4StenhousemuirSCC
2004/2005Sat 12 MarStenhousemuir1-2East FifeSCD3
2004/2005Mon 03 JanEast Fife2 - 0StenhousemuirSCD3
2004/2005Sat 30 OctStenhousemuir5 - 2East FifeSCD3
2004/2005Sat 28 AugEast Fife0 - 0StenhousemuirSCD3
2003/2004Sat 15 MayStenhousemuir0 - 1East FifeSCD2
2003/2004Sat 17 JanEast Fife1 - 0StenhousemuirSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Stenhousemuir are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Warriors in those games, with 6 conceded.

East Fife have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 15 goals for the Fifers, and 12 goals against.

Stenhousemuir are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 13 points from 5 games. East Fife are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 9 points from 5 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stenhousemuir641114513
East Fife63038109

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its not been a very profitable last few weeks for Stenhousemuir, and I'm afraid the Footymad team cannot see it getting too much better here. Look no further than honours being even at the end of this one. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Stenhousemuir 4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
East Fife Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.