FootyMAD's Stenhousemuir match preview

Last updated : 15 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stenhousemuir v Albion Rovers fixture

Albion Rvs. face a trip to Stenhousemuir at Ochilview Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 73 games played, Wee Rovers have recorded 20 wins, and Stenhousemuir have come away with 33 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2006, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4 - 2 thriller, 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:
2006/2007Sat 30 SepAlbion Rvs.2 - 5StenhousemuirSCD3
2006/2007Tue 08 AugAlbion Rvs.1 - 2StenhousemuirSLGC
2005/2006Sat 29 AprStenhousemuir4 - 2Albion Rvs.SCD3
2005/2006Tue 28 FebStenhousemuir1 - 0Albion Rvs.SCD3
2005/2006Sat 25 FebAlbion Rvs.1 - 2StenhousemuirSCD3
2005/2006Sat 20 AugAlbion Rvs.0 - 2StenhousemuirSCD3
2004/2005Sat 19 MarStenhousemuir1 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3

Recent respective form guides

Stenhousemuir are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Warriors in those games, with 4 conceded.

The away form of Albion Rvs. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Wee Rovers have hit 9 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Stenhousemuir lie just outside the playoff positions in the Bells Scottish Division Three, picking up 26 points from their 16 games so far. Albion Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 21 points from their 16 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stenhousemuir6213477
Albion Rvs.63031199

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Warriors, as the Wee Rovers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Stenhousemuir 13 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Albion Rvs. 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.