FootyMAD's Forfar Athletic match preview

Last updated : 03 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stenhousemuir v Forfar Athletic fixture

Stenhousemuir prepare to entertain Forfar Athletic at Ochilview Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Warriors are clearly on top, winning 61.64% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ochilview Park was less than a year ago, in April 2008, with Stenhousemuir running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 19 AprStenhousemuir2-0Forfar Ath.SCD3
2007/2008Sat 26 JanForfar Ath.1 - 2StenhousemuirSCD3
2007/2008Sat 24 NovStenhousemuir4 - 0Forfar Ath.SCD3
2007/2008Sat 11 AugForfar Ath.0 - 1StenhousemuirSCD3
2003/2004Sat 27 MarForfar Ath.1 - 1StenhousemuirSCD2
2003/2004Sat 14 FebStenhousemuir0 - 2Forfar Ath.SCD2
2003/2004Sun 16 NovForfar Ath.2 - 0StenhousemuirSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Stenhousemuir 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, 9 to 8.

The Loons have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 14 goals for the Loons, and 10 goals against.

Stenhousemuir are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, with their 8 games giving them a return of 20 points. Forfar Ath. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Bells Scottish Division Three, picking up 11 from their 8 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stenhousemuir651011416
Forfar Ath.62221078

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Warriors's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Forfar Ath.. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Stenhousemuir Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Won their latest 5 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Forfar Ath. Undefeated in last 3 away games.