FootyMAD's Stenhousemuir match preview

Last updated : 27 January 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Montrose v Stenhousemuir fixture

Montrose prepare to entertain Stenhousemuir at Links Park Ground on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 22 of the 56 previous games, with the Gable Endies winning just 20.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Links Park Ground was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners 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:
2005/2006Sat 26 NovStenhousemuir6 - 2MontroseSCD3
2005/2006Sat 24 SepMontrose0-3StenhousemuirSCD3
2004/2005Sat 16 AprStenhousemuir0 - 1MontroseSCD3
2004/2005Sat 05 FebMontrose0 - 3StenhousemuirSCD3
2004/2005Sat 04 DecStenhousemuir1 - 1MontroseSCD3
2004/2005Sat 25 SepMontrose0 - 2StenhousemuirSCD3
1998/1999Sat 17 AprMontrose1 - 2StenhousemuirSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Montrose have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Gable Endies in those games, with 3 conceded.

The Warriors have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Warriors's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.

Montrose are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 20 points from 22 matches. Stenhousemuir are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, with their 21 games giving them a return of 47 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Montrose6114364
Stenhousemuir630314119

FootyMad's prediction ...

Montrose are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Montrose Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Stenhousemuir Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.