FootyMAD's Stranraer match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Albion Rovers v Stranraer fixture

Albion Rvs. prepare to entertain Stranraer at Cliftonhill on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 52 games played, Wee Rovers have recorded 26 wins, and Stranraer have come away with 16 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cliftonhill was two seasons ago, in March 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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:
2009/2010Sat 08 AugStranraer1 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3
2007/2008Sat 19 AprStranraer3 - 0Albion Rvs.SCD3
2007/2008Tue 18 MarAlbion Rvs.1-1StranraerSCD3
2007/2008Wed 26 DecStranraer3 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3
2007/2008Sat 11 AugAlbion Rvs.3 - 2StranraerSCD3
2003/2004Sat 15 MayStranraer4 - 0Albion Rvs.SCD3
2003/2004Tue 17 FebAlbion Rvs.1 - 4StranraerSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Albion Rovers have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. These games have seen the Wee Rovers score just 5 goals, though they have conceded 2.

Stranraer have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The Blues have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Albion Rvs. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, picking up 23 points from their 16 games so far. Stranraer see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 16 points from their 16 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Albion Rvs.6141457
Stranraer61236115

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Wee Rovers's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Stranraer. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Albion Rvs. Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Stranraer Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.