FootyMAD's Stenhousemuir match preview

Last updated : 25 April 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Elgin City v Stenhousemuir fixture

Elgin City prepare to entertain Stenhousemuir at Borough Briggs on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The City are clearly on top, beating their opponents 5 times from 8 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Borough Briggs was earlier this season, with Elgin City running out comfortable 2-0 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:
2007/2008Sat 08 MarStenhousemuir2 - 2Elgin CitySCD3
2007/2008Sat 29 DecElgin City2-0StenhousemuirSCD3
2007/2008Sat 06 OctStenhousemuir2 - 3Elgin CitySCD3
2006/2007Sat 10 MarElgin City2 - 1StenhousemuirSCD3
2006/2007Sat 13 JanStenhousemuir3 - 2Elgin CitySCD3
2006/2007Sat 28 OctElgin City2 - 0StenhousemuirSCD3
2006/2007Sun 03 SepStenhousemuir2 - 0Elgin CitySCD3

Recent respective form guides

Elgin City have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the City in those games, with 7 conceded.

Stenhousemuir have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Warriors have hit 7 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Elgin City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, picking up 47 points from their 35 games so far. Stenhousemuir lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, picking up 45 from their 35 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Elgin City62221088
Stenhousemuir6114584

FootyMad's prediction ...

Elgin City may be coming up against a decent side in Stenhousemuir, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the City. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Elgin City 5 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Stenhousemuir Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.