FootyMAD's St. Mirren match preview

Last updated : 17 February 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the St. Mirren v Stranraer fixture

Stranraer face a trip to St. Mirren at St Mirren Park on Saturday afternoon, with the intention of improving a poor record there. The have tasted victory on only 1 occassions from the 10 previous games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 25 OctStranraer1 - 2St. MirrenSCD1
2005/2006Sat 13 AugSt. Mirren0 - 0StranraerSCD1
1998/1999Sat 24 AprSt. Mirren5 - 1StranraerSCD1
1998/1999Sat 05 DecStranraer1 - 2St. MirrenSCD1
1998/1999Sat 17 OctSt. Mirren1 - 0StranraerSCD1
1998/1999Wed 05 AugStranraer0 - 1St. MirrenSCD1
1994/1995Sat 15 AprSt. Mirren2 - 0StranraerSCD1

Recent respective form guides

St. Mirren have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Buddies, with 4 goals against.

In complete contrast to St. Mirren, Stranraer are having a torrid time on their travels, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. The Blues have conceded 7 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

St. Mirren are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division One, with their 26 games giving them a return of 52 points. Stranraer are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 25 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
St. Mirren6231729
Stranraer61142114

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Blues are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against St. Mirren. Home win

Sequence statistics:
St. Mirren 6 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Stranraer Not won in previous 9 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.