FootyMAD's Airdrie United match preview

Last updated : 14 April 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Airdrie United v Stranraer fixture

Stranraer face a trip to Airdrie United at Shyberry Excelsior Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The The Blues have lost on no less than 8 of the 9 visits.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, the The Diamonds carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a Scottish Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 10 DecStranraer1 - 1Airdrie Utd.SCD1
2005/2006Sat 22 OctAirdrie Utd.1 - 0StranraerSCD1
2005/2006Sat 06 AugStranraer1 - 0Airdrie Utd.SCD1
2002/2003Sat 10 MayStranraer1 - 2Airdrie Utd.SCD2
2002/2003Sat 01 MarAirdrie Utd.3 - 3StranraerSCD2
2002/2003Sat 28 DecStranraer2 - 0Airdrie Utd.SCD2
2002/2003Sat 17 AugAirdrie Utd.2 - 1StranraerSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Airdrie United losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the The Diamonds in those games, with 6 conceded.

The away form of Stranraer is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the The Blues have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Airdrie Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Bells Scottish Division One, showing a record of 38 points from their 33 games played so far, Stranraer are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 28 points from 33 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Airdrie Utd.61321286
Stranraer6123785

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the The Diamonds, as the The Blues have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Airdrie Utd. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Stranraer Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 14 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.