FootyMAD's Queen of the South match preview

Last updated : 17 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Queen of the South v Stranraer fixture

Stranraer face a trip to Queen of the South at Palmerston Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 42 games played, The Blues have recorded 11 wins, and Queen o.t.S. have come away with 19 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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:
2005/2006Mon 02 JanStranraer1 - 0Queen o.t.S.SCD1
2005/2006Sat 12 NovQueen o.t.S.1 - 1StranraerSCD1
2005/2006Sat 17 SepStranraer0 - 0Queen o.t.S.SCD1
2003/2004Sat 02 AugStranraer2 - 1Queen o.t.S.SCC
2001/2002Tue 12 MarStranraer1 - 2Queen o.t.S.SCD2
2001/2002Sat 09 MarQueen o.t.S.3 - 1StranraerSCD2
2001/2002Sat 27 OctQueen o.t.S.1 - 0StranraerSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Queen of the South haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. These games have seen the The Doonhamers score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 3.

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.

Queen o.t.S. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 21 points from 29 matches. Stranraer are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 23 points from 27 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Queen o.t.S.63217411
Stranraer60243132

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Queen o.t.S. Unbeaten in the last 7 home games.
Stranraer Not won in previous 11 away matches.
No win in the 7 most recent games.