FootyMAD's Stranraer match preview

Last updated : 30 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Raith Rovers v Stranraer fixture

Raith Rovers prepare to entertain Stranraer at Stark's Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Rovers are clearly on top, having won 14 and lost only 3 of the 23 games.

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.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 27 JanStranraer0 - 2Raith RoversSCD2
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

Recent respective form guides

Raith Rovers are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Rovers in those games, with 6 conceded.

The away form of Stranraer is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. The Blues have conceded 13 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Raith Rovers are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 49 points from 30 games. Stranraer are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 30 points from 30 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Raith Rovers641111413
Stranraer62227128

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Stranraer is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Rovers in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Raith Rovers 9 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Stranraer No win in the 4 most recent games.