FootyMAD's Dumbarton match preview

Last updated : 12 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stenhousemuir v Dumbarton fixture

Stenhousemuir prepare to entertain Dumbarton at Ochilview Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 65 games played, Warriors have recorded 31 wins, and Dumbarton have come away with 19 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ochilview Park was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 07 NovStenhousemuir0-3DumbartonSCD2
2009/2010Sat 12 SepDumbarton0 - 0StenhousemuirSCD2
2008/2009Sat 04 AprStenhousemuir0 - 2DumbartonSCD3
2008/2009Sat 17 JanDumbarton1 - 0StenhousemuirSCD3
2008/2009Sat 08 NovStenhousemuir1 - 1DumbartonSCD3
2008/2009Sat 23 AugDumbarton1 - 2StenhousemuirSCD3
2007/2008Sat 22 MarStenhousemuir1 - 1DumbartonSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Stenhousemuir have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

Dumbarton's away form is none too clever either, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Sons have hit 8 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Stenhousemuir lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, picking up 32 points from their 26 games so far. Dumbarton lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, picking up 31 from their 24 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stenhousemuir62407310
Dumbarton620410136

FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! I see this as an opportunity for the Warriors to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Stenhousemuir Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 7 matches.
Dumbarton Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.