FootyMAD's Stranraer match preview

Last updated : 13 November 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Montrose v Stranraer fixture

Montrose prepare to entertain Stranraer at Links Park Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 45 games played, Gable Endies have recorded 19 wins, and Stranraer have come away with 14 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Links Park Ground was just last season, in April 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish League Play-Offs (Lvls 3&4) match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 29 AugStranraer2 - 0MontroseSCD3
2007/2008Sat 03 MayStranraer3 - 0MontroseS23P
2007/2008Wed 30 AprMontrose1-1StranraerS23P
2007/2008Sat 23 FebMontrose0 - 2StranraerSCD3
2007/2008Sat 05 JanStranraer0 - 2MontroseSCD3
2007/2008Tue 06 NovMontrose2 - 4StranraerSCD3
2007/2008Sat 18 AugStranraer1 - 0MontroseSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Montrose's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. Gable Endies have conceded a disappointing 11 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

Stranraer's away form is none too clever either, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the The Blues have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Montrose find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 12 games have yielded only 4 points. Stranraer see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 14 points from their 12 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Montrose6123695
Stranraer62046106

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Links Park Ground for the Gable Endies and the Madmen are unable to see past Stranraer claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Montrose Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 6 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Stranraer Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.