FM Preview: Raith Rovers v Stirling Albion 02 Oct 2010

Last updated : 01 October 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Raith Rovers v Stirling Albion fixture

Raith Rovers prepare to entertain Stirling Albion at Stark's Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 45 games played, Rovers have recorded 18 wins, and Stirling Alb. have come away with 13 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stark's Park was just last season, in February 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 25 JulStirling Alb.2 - 1Raith RoversSCC
2008/2009Sat 18 AprStirling Alb.0 - 1Raith RoversSCD2
2008/2009Sat 21 FebRaith Rovers1-1Stirling Alb.SCD2
2008/2009Sat 10 JanStirling Alb.2 - 1Raith RoversSCD2
2008/2009Sat 20 SepRaith Rovers1 - 1Stirling Alb.SCD2
2006/2007Sat 05 MayStirling Alb.3 - 1Raith RoversS12P
2006/2007Wed 02 MayRaith Rovers0 - 0Stirling Alb.S12P

Recent respective form guides

Raith Rovers could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. During these games, Rovers have smashed 14 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 2.

In complete contrast to Raith Rovers, Stirling Alb. are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Binos have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Raith Rovers are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 17 points from 7 games. Stirling Alb. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 5 points from 7 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Raith Rovers63216411
Stirling Alb.61145154

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Raith Rovers fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Rovers. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Raith Rovers Won 6 successive home games.
9 games since last home draw.
Stirling Alb. 5 games since last away draw.
No win in the 2 most recent games.