FootyMAD's Stenhousemuir match preview

Last updated : 13 February 2009 By Footymad Previewer
Footymad preview
History of the Albion Rovers v Stenhousemuir fixture

Albion Rvs. prepare to entertain Stenhousemuir at Cliftonhill on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 30 of the 78 previous games, with the Wee Rovers winning just 27.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cliftonhill was earlier this season, with Stenhousemuir inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Wee Rovers 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:
2008/2009Sat 13 DecStenhousemuir1 - 0Albion Rvs.SCD3
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

Recent respective form guides

Albion Rovers have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.

Stenhousemuir have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Warriors, and 7 goals against.

Albion Rvs. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, picking up 29 points from their 20 games so far. Stenhousemuir are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 40 points from 23 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Albion Rvs.64028512
Stenhousemuir6213987

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Wee Rovers. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Albion Rvs. 10 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Stenhousemuir Not won in previous 2 away matches.