FootyMAD's Elgin City match preview

Last updated : 17 February 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stenhousemuir v Elgin City fixture

Stenhousemuir prepare to entertain Elgin City at Ochilview Park on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having managed to conjure up a win from 2 of the previous 3 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ochilview Park was earlier this season, with Stenhousemuir running out comfortable 3-1 winners 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:
2005/2006Tue 25 OctElgin City1 - 2StenhousemuirSCD3
2005/2006Sat 13 AugStenhousemuir3-1Elgin CitySCD3
2004/2005Sat 07 MayElgin City4 - 2StenhousemuirSCD3
2004/2005Mon 27 DecStenhousemuir4 - 0Elgin CitySCD3
2004/2005Sat 23 OctElgin City1 - 1StenhousemuirSCD3
2004/2005Sat 07 AugStenhousemuir0 - 2Elgin CitySCD3

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 16 goals for the Warriors, with 8 goals against.

Elgin City's away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The City's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Stenhousemuir are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, with their 24 games giving them a return of 54 points. Elgin City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Bells Scottish Division Three, picking up 33 from their 24 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stenhousemuir641115613
Elgin City650113715

FootyMad's prediction ...

Stenhousemuir are starting to turn Ochilview Park into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occassion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Stenhousemuir Won 4 successive home games.
15 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Elgin City 3 successive away victories.
9 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.