FootyMAD's Arbroath match preview

Last updated : 14 March 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Arbroath v Stenhousemuir fixture

Stenhousemuir face a trip to Arbroath at Gayfield Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Warriors will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 44 and win only 11 of the 70 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw 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 02 FebStenhousemuir0 - 3ArbroathSCD3
2007/2008Sat 20 OctArbroath2 - 2StenhousemuirSCD3
2007/2008Sat 04 AugStenhousemuir1 - 0ArbroathSCD3
2006/2007Sat 07 AprArbroath4 - 1StenhousemuirSCD3
2006/2007Sat 03 FebStenhousemuir1 - 2ArbroathSCD3
2006/2007Sat 02 DecArbroath2 - 0StenhousemuirSCD3
2006/2007Sat 23 SepStenhousemuir1 - 2ArbroathSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Arbroath 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 Warriors have had a decent run of form away from home recently, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The Warriors's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 13 goals for and 11 against.

Arbroath's total of 44 points from their 29 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Three. Stenhousemuir lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, picking up 41 from their 28 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Arbroath63128410
Stenhousemuir623110119

FootyMad's prediction ...

Stenhousemuir are certainly at their peak on the road, though your FootyMad panel sees this as a stern test, and one from which they may have to settle for a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Arbroath Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Stenhousemuir 3 successive away victories.
4 games since last away draw.
6 games since last defeat.