FootyMAD's East Stirlingshire match preview

Last updated : 06 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stenhousemuir v East Stirlingshire fixture

Stenhousemuir prepare to entertain East Stirlingshire at Ochilview Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Warriors are clearly on top, having won 38 and lost only 18 of the 75 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ochilview Park was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 03 JanEast Stirling0 - 3StenhousemuirSCD3
2008/2009Sat 22 NovStenhousemuir1-1East StirlingSCD3
2008/2009Sat 13 SepEast Stirling0 - 2StenhousemuirSCD3
2007/2008Sat 01 MarEast Stirling3 - 4StenhousemuirSCD3
2007/2008Wed 02 JanStenhousemuir3 - 0East StirlingSCD3
2007/2008Sat 10 NovEast Stirling1 - 1StenhousemuirSCD3
2007/2008Sat 25 AugStenhousemuir0 - 3East StirlingSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Stenhousemuir have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Warriors's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The The Shire 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. The The Shire's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 9 against.

Stenhousemuir are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 43 points from 26 games. East Stirling are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 39 points from 25 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stenhousemuir6213897
East Stirling6303689

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Stenhousemuir's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against East Stirling. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Stenhousemuir 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
East Stirling 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 14 outings ago.