FootyMAD's East Stirlingshire match preview

Last updated : 24 August 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stenhousemuir v East Stirlingshire fixture

Stenhousemuir prepare to entertain East Stirlingshire at Ochilview Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Warriors are clearly on top, having won 37 and lost only 17 of the 72 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ochilview Park was less than a year ago, in March 2007, 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:
2006/2007Tue 06 MarEast Stirling0 - 1StenhousemuirSCD3
2006/2007Sat 03 MarStenhousemuir1-1East StirlingSCD3
2006/2007Sat 04 NovStenhousemuir2 - 0East StirlingSCD3
2006/2007Sat 26 AugEast Stirling5 - 0StenhousemuirSCD3
2005/2006Tue 21 MarEast Stirling0 - 7StenhousemuirSCD3
2005/2006Mon 02 JanStenhousemuir5 - 0East StirlingSCD3
2005/2006Mon 28 NovStenhousemuir3 - 2East StirlingSFAC

Recent respective form guides

Stenhousemuir have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Warriors in those games, with 10 conceded.

The away form of East Stirling is pretty dire, losing every single one of the last six matches played! While the The Shire have hit 7 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Stenhousemuir are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 7 points from 3 games. East Stirling lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, picking up 6 from their 3 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stenhousemuir63127710
East Stirling630312129

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the Warriors. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Stenhousemuir 6 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
East Stirling Lost each of the previous 6 away matches.
Not won in previous 10 away matches.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 17 outings ago.