FootyMAD's Stirling Albion match preview

Last updated : 20 February 2009 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 44 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 earlier this season, 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:
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
2006/2007Sat 10 MarRaith Rovers0 - 1Stirling Alb.SCD2
2006/2007Sat 13 JanStirling Alb.0 - 1Raith RoversSCD2
2006/2007Sat 28 OctRaith Rovers1 - 3Stirling Alb.SCD2

Recent respective form guides

Raith Rovers are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Rovers in those games, with 4 conceded.

Stirling Alb.'s away form is equally impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Those games have seen the Binos pummel 17 goals, and let in 9.

Raith Rovers are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, with their 23 games giving them a return of 46 points. Stirling Alb.'s total of 34 points from their 22 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Two.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Raith Rovers6222778
Stirling Alb.650116815

FootyMad's prediction ...

Raith Rovers are performing very well at home, but your FootyMad panel reckons that the overall quality of Stirling Alb. will prove too much for the homesters. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Raith Rovers Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Stirling Alb. 4 successive away victories.
5 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 5 matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.