FootyMAD's Stirling Albion match preview

Last updated : 19 September 2008 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 43 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 May 2007, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish League Play-Offs (Lvls 2&3) match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 05 MayStirling Alb.3 - 1Raith RoversS12P
2006/2007Wed 02 MayRaith Rovers0-0Stirling Alb.S12P
2006/2007Sat 10 MarRaith Rovers0 - 1Stirling Alb.SCD2
2006/2007Sat 13 JanStirling Alb.0 - 1Raith RoversSCD2
2006/2007Sat 28 OctRaith Rovers1 - 3Stirling Alb.SCD2
2006/2007Sun 03 SepStirling Alb.1 - 1Raith RoversSCD2
2005/2006Sat 11 MarStirling Alb.2 - 2Raith RoversSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Raith Rovers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Rovers's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The away form of Stirling Alb. is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Binos have hit 5 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Raith Rovers are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 12 points from 6 games. Stirling Alb. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Bells Scottish Division Two, picking up 8 from their 6 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Raith Rovers6222898
Stirling Alb.622210108

FootyMad's prediction ...

Raith Rovers are not exactly setting the world alight at Stark's Park at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Stirling Alb. in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Raith Rovers Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Stirling Alb. 15 games since last away draw.
4 games since last defeat.