FootyMAD's Gretna match preview

Last updated : 08 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Gretna v Stenhousemuir fixture

Stenhousemuir face a trip to Gretna at Raydale Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Both of the previous encounters have resulted in a drawn game.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Gretna running out comfortable 3 - 0 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:
2004/2005Sat 12 FebStenhousemuir1 - 4GretnaSCD3
2004/2005Sat 18 DecGretna3 - 0StenhousemuirSCD3
2004/2005Sat 02 OctStenhousemuir0 - 3GretnaSCD3
2003/2004Sat 20 DecGretna5 - 1StenhousemuirSFAC

Recent respective form guides

Gretna have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. In this time, Black and Whites have rattled up an impressive 23 goals, and conceded 7.

Stenhousemuir have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Warriors, and 10 goals against.

Gretna are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, with their 31 games giving them a return of 83 points. Stenhousemuir are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 38 points from 31 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gretna660021218
Stenhousemuir6132886

FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and I think this game will result in a narrow home win for the Black and Whites. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Gretna Won 5 successive home games.
25 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 9 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 12 .
Stenhousemuir 4 games since last defeat.