FootyMAD's Montrose match preview

Last updated : 23 September 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Montrose v Stenhousemuir fixture

Stenhousemuir face a trip to Montrose at Links Park Ground on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 21 of the 55 previous games, with the hosts winning just 20.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2005, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 3 winners in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 16 AprStenhousemuir0 - 1MontroseSCD3
2004/2005Sat 05 FebMontrose0 - 3StenhousemuirSCD3
2004/2005Sat 04 DecStenhousemuir1 - 1MontroseSCD3
2004/2005Sat 25 SepMontrose0 - 2StenhousemuirSCD3
1998/1999Sat 17 AprMontrose1 - 2StenhousemuirSCD3
1998/1999Tue 23 FebStenhousemuir3 - 1MontroseSCD3
1998/1999Sat 14 NovMontrose0 - 0StenhousemuirSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Montrose have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Gable Endies have scored 7, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Stenhousemuir however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Those games have seen the Warriors pummel 13 goals, and let in 6.

Montrose see themselves just below half way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 5 points from their 6 games played so far, Stenhousemuir are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 16 points from 6 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Montrose6114494
Stenhousemuir641115713

FootyMad's prediction ...

Stenhousemuir are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Montrose. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Montrose 4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Stenhousemuir Not won in previous 2 away matches.