FootyMAD's Arbroath match preview

Last updated : 24 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Arbroath v Stranraer fixture

Stranraer face a trip to Arbroath at Gayfield Park on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 31 out of 47 times.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, the The Red Lichties carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory 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:
2008/2009Sat 14 FebStranraer1 - 5ArbroathSCD2
2008/2009Sat 22 NovArbroath1 - 0StranraerSCD2
2008/2009Sat 27 SepStranraer2 - 2ArbroathSCD2
2007/2008Sat 10 MayStranraer1 - 0ArbroathS23P
2007/2008Wed 07 MayArbroath2 - 0StranraerS23P
2007/2008Sat 26 AprArbroath0 - 0StranraerSCD3
2007/2008Sat 08 MarStranraer0 - 3ArbroathSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Arbroath have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

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.

Arbroath see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, showing a record of 36 points from their 33 games played so far, Stranraer find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 33 games have yielded only 16 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Arbroath6213377
Stranraer61145154

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Arbroath Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Stranraer 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.