FootyMAD's Stranraer match preview

Last updated : 15 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stenhousemuir v Stranraer fixture

Stenhousemuir prepare to entertain Stranraer at Ochilview Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 63 games played, Warriors have recorded 27 wins, and Stranraer have come away with 23 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ochilview Park was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-4 winners in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 15 DecStranraer2 - 3StenhousemuirSCD3
2007/2008Sat 22 SepStenhousemuir1-4StranraerSCD3
2005/2006Wed 31 AugStranraer1 - 2StenhousemuirSCC
2002/2003Tue 08 AprStranraer0 - 1StenhousemuirSCD2
2002/2003Wed 01 JanStenhousemuir1 - 0StranraerSCD2
2002/2003Sat 09 NovStranraer2 - 1StenhousemuirSCD2
2002/2003Sat 24 AugStenhousemuir2 - 0StranraerSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Stenhousemuir have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Warriors in those games, with 5 conceded.

The The Blues have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the The Blues, and 7 goals against.

Stenhousemuir's total of 35 points from their 24 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Three. Stranraer are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 38 points from 22 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stenhousemuir63219711
Stranraer63128610

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 occasion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Stenhousemuir Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Stranraer 4 games since last defeat.