FootyMAD's Stenhousemuir match preview

Last updated : 12 December 2008 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 78 games played, Wee Rovers have recorded 23 wins, and Stenhousemuir have come away with 34 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Albion Rvs. inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Warriors in a Scottish Challenge Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 27 SepAlbion Rvs.1 - 2StenhousemuirSCD3
2008/2009Sat 26 JulStenhousemuir0 - 1Albion Rvs.SCC
2007/2008Sat 23 FebStenhousemuir2 - 2Albion Rvs.SCD3
2007/2008Sat 05 JanAlbion Rvs.3 - 3StenhousemuirSCD3
2007/2008Sat 03 NovStenhousemuir0 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3
2007/2008Sat 18 AugAlbion Rvs.1 - 1StenhousemuirSCD3
2006/2007Tue 20 MarAlbion Rvs.2 - 1StenhousemuirSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Stenhousemuir are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Warriors, with 3 goals against.

Albion Rvs.'s away form is equally impressive, with an unbeaten run in the last six, four of them victories. These six games have produced a glut of goals, with the Wee Rovers scoring 16 and conceding 5.

Stenhousemuir are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 15 games giving them a return of 29 points. Albion Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 17 points from their 14 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stenhousemuir632114611
Albion Rvs.631210610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Albion Rvs. are certainly at their peak on the road, though your FootyMad panel sees this as a stern test, and one from which they may have to settle for a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Stenhousemuir Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Albion Rvs. Undefeated in last 6 away games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.