FootyMAD's Hamilton Academical match preview

Last updated : 27 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hamilton Academical v Stranraer fixture

Stranraer face a trip to Hamilton Academical at New Douglas Park on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 32 games played, The Blues have recorded 7 wins, and Hamilton Ac. have come away with 16 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Hamilton Ac. running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Mon 26 DecStranraer5 - 4Hamilton Ac.SCD1
2005/2006Sat 29 OctHamilton Ac.2 - 0StranraerSCD1
2005/2006Sat 10 SepStranraer1 - 2Hamilton Ac.SCD1
2003/2004Sat 27 DecStranraer0 - 1Hamilton Ac.SFAC
2002/2003Sat 12 AprStranraer0 - 0Hamilton Ac.SCD2
2002/2003Tue 18 MarHamilton Ac.1 - 2StranraerSCD2
2002/2003Sat 30 NovStranraer1 - 2Hamilton Ac.SCD2

Recent respective form guides

Hamilton Academical have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. Only 2 goals have been registered in this time, with 4 in the wrong end.

The away form of Stranraer is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. The Blues have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Hamilton Ac.'s 45 points from 30 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position. Stranraer are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 27 points from 30 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hamilton Ac.6123795
Stranraer61236125

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Hamilton Ac. Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Stranraer Not won in previous 12 away matches.