FootyMAD's Stenhousemuir match preview

Last updated : 17 February 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stenhousemuir v Elgin City fixture

Elgin City face a trip to Stenhousemuir at Ochilview Park on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having managed to conjure up just 1 wins from the previous 3 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Stenhousemuir running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners 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:
2005/2006Tue 25 OctElgin City1 - 2StenhousemuirSCD3
2005/2006Sat 13 AugStenhousemuir3 - 1Elgin CitySCD3
2004/2005Sat 07 MayElgin City4 - 2StenhousemuirSCD3
2004/2005Mon 27 DecStenhousemuir4 - 0Elgin CitySCD3
2004/2005Sat 23 OctElgin City1 - 1StenhousemuirSCD3
2004/2005Sat 07 AugStenhousemuir0 - 2Elgin CitySCD3

Recent respective form guides

Stenhousemuir have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 16 goals for the Warriors, with 8 goals against.

Elgin City's away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The City's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Stenhousemuir are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, with their 24 games giving them a return of 54 points. Elgin City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Bells Scottish Division Three, picking up 33 from their 24 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stenhousemuir641115613
Elgin City650113715

FootyMad's prediction ...

An interesting game for the City to play at the moment, and one from which I believe will see Elgin City take away one point. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Stenhousemuir Won 4 successive home games.
15 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Elgin City 3 successive away victories.
9 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.