FootyMAD's Stranraer match preview

Last updated : 26 January 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stranraer v Raith Rovers fixture

Raith Rovers face a trip to Stranraer at Stair Park on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 12 of the 25 previous games, with the hosts winning just 7.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 4 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 25 NovRaith Rovers1 - 1StranraerSCD2
2006/2007Sat 09 SepStranraer1 - 4Raith RoversSCD2
2004/2005Tue 10 AugStranraer2 - 1Raith RoversSLGC
2003/2004Tue 12 AugRaith Rovers2 - 0StranraerSCC
2002/2003Sat 26 AprStranraer1 - 0Raith RoversSCD2
2002/2003Tue 04 MarRaith Rovers3 - 0StranraerSCD2
2002/2003Sat 26 OctStranraer2 - 2Raith RoversSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Stranraer have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The The Blues's have scored 11 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

The Rovers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Rovers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 5 against.

Stranraer are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 22 matches. Raith Rovers's total of 30 points from their 22 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Bells Scottish Division Two.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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FootyMad's prediction ...

Raith Rovers are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Stranraer. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Stranraer Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Raith Rovers 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.