FootyMAD's Stenhousemuir match preview

Last updated : 30 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Albion Rovers v Stenhousemuir fixture

Albion Rvs. prepare to entertain Stenhousemuir at Cliftonhill on Tuesday evening, 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 only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

The away form of Stenhousemuir is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Albion Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 37 points from their 29 games played so far, Stenhousemuir lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, picking up 43 from their 29 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Albion Rvs.60242102
Stenhousemuir61053103

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. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Stenhousemuir Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.