FootyMAD's East Stirlingshire match preview

Last updated : 07 January 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Albion Rovers v East Stirlingshire fixture

Albion Rvs. prepare to entertain East Stirlingshire at Cliftonhill on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Wee Rovers are clearly on top, having won 48 and lost only 18 of the 84 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cliftonhill was less than a year ago, in February 2005, 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:
2005/2006Sat 01 OctEast Stirling3 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3
2004/2005Sat 16 AprEast Stirling0 - 2Albion Rvs.SCD3
2004/2005Sat 05 FebAlbion Rvs.1-1East StirlingSCD3
2004/2005Sat 04 DecEast Stirling1 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3
2004/2005Sat 25 SepAlbion Rvs.3 - 3East StirlingSCD3
2003/2004Sat 24 AprEast Stirling1 - 8Albion Rvs.SCD3
2003/2004Tue 09 MarAlbion Rvs.5 - 1East StirlingSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Albion Rovers's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. Wee Rovers have conceded a disappointing 12 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

The away form of East Stirling is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the The Shire have hit 6 goals, 24 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Albion Rvs. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 15 points from 17 matches. East Stirling find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 18 games have yielded only 9 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Albion Rvs.6123595
East Stirling60156221

FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! I see this as an opportunity for the Wee Rovers to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Albion Rvs. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 13 home matches.
East Stirling Not won in previous 23 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 11 most recent games.