FootyMAD's Dundee match preview

Last updated : 14 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee v Stranraer fixture

Stranraer travel to take on Dundee at Dens Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Both of the previous encounters have resulted in a drawn game.

The last time the two teams met at Dundee was more than a decade ago, in January 1995, with Dundee running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners 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:
2005/2006Tue 23 AugStranraer3 - 1DundeeSLGC
1994/1995Sat 13 MayStranraer0 - 5DundeeSCD1
1994/1995Sat 07 JanDundee2 - 0StranraerSCD1
1994/1995Wed 23 NovStranraer0 - 2DundeeSCD1
1994/1995Sat 20 AugDundee3 - 1StranraerSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Dundee have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Dees in those games, with 6 conceded.

The The Blues have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Dundee's 13 points from 8 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 4th position. Stranraer are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 9 points from 8 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee6132576
Stranraer6123695

FootyMad's prediction ...

This is a game in which both sides are showing indifferent form, so the Madmen are expecting the The Blues to come away from it with a creditable draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Stranraer No sequences of note