FM Preview: Stranraer v Berwick Rangers 11 Dec 2010

Last updated : 10 December 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stranraer v Berwick Rangers fixture

Stranraer prepare to entertain Berwick Rangers at Stair Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 61 games played, The Blues have recorded 26 wins, and Berwick Rgrs. have come away with 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stair Park was less than a year ago, in March 2010, with Stranraer running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Scottish Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 18 SepBerwick Rgrs.2 - 2StranraerSCD3
2009/2010Tue 06 AprBerwick Rgrs.1 - 0StranraerSCD3
2009/2010Sat 13 MarStranraer3-1Berwick Rgrs.SCD3
2009/2010Sat 07 NovStranraer2 - 4Berwick Rgrs.SCD3
2009/2010Tue 22 SepBerwick Rgrs.1 - 0StranraerSCD3
2009/2010Sat 25 JulStranraer4 - 2Berwick Rgrs.SCC
2004/2005Sat 09 AprBerwick Rgrs.1 - 2StranraerSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Stranraer have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. In this time, The Blues have rattled up an impressive 22 goals, and conceded 8.

The Borderers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Borderers, and 9 goals against.

Stranraer are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 13 games giving them a return of 26 points. Berwick Rgrs.'s total of 21 points from their 12 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Three.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stranraer651021616
Berwick Rgrs.632111711

FootyMad's prediction ...

Stranraer may be coming up against a decent side in Berwick Rgrs., but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the The Blues. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Stranraer Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 7 matches.
Berwick Rgrs. 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.