FootyMAD's Montrose match preview

Last updated : 31 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Montrose v Stenhousemuir fixture

Stenhousemuir face a trip to Montrose at Links Park Ground on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 24 of the 61 previous games, with the hosts winning just 23.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2008, the Gable Endies carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 16 AugStenhousemuir2 - 2MontroseSCD3
2007/2008Sat 29 MarMontrose2 - 1StenhousemuirSCD3
2007/2008Sat 19 JanStenhousemuir0 - 0MontroseSCD3
2007/2008Sat 08 DecMontrose1 - 0StenhousemuirSCD3
2007/2008Sat 01 SepStenhousemuir0 - 4MontroseSCD3
2006/2007Sat 21 AprMontrose3 - 2StenhousemuirSCD3
2006/2007Sat 24 FebStenhousemuir2 - 5MontroseSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Montrose have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Gable Endies in those games, with 4 conceded.

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 games have constituted a decent return of 14 goals for the Warriors, and 8 goals against.

Montrose's total of 16 points from their 10 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Three. Stenhousemuir are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 10 games giving them a return of 21 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Montrose64029412
Stenhousemuir641114613

FootyMad's prediction ...

Stenhousemuir are in smashing form away from home at present, and Footymad sees this carrying them to a narrow victory at Montrose. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Montrose 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Stenhousemuir 5 games since last away draw.