FootyMAD's Stenhousemuir match preview

Last updated : 07 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stenhousemuir v Dumbarton fixture

Dumbarton face a trip to Stenhousemuir at Ochilview Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 62 games played, Sons have recorded 17 wins, and Stenhousemuir have come away with 31 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division Three match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 23 AugDumbarton1 - 2StenhousemuirSCD3
2007/2008Sat 22 MarStenhousemuir1 - 1DumbartonSCD3
2007/2008Tue 18 MarDumbarton1 - 0StenhousemuirSCD3
2007/2008Sat 01 DecStenhousemuir2 - 1DumbartonSCD3
2007/2008Sat 15 SepDumbarton1 - 2StenhousemuirSCD3
2006/2007Sat 17 MarStenhousemuir5 - 1DumbartonSCD3
2006/2007Tue 13 MarDumbarton1 - 1StenhousemuirSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Stenhousemuir have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Warriors in those games, with 8 conceded.

The Sons have had a decent run of form away from home recently, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The Sons's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

Stenhousemuir are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 11 games giving them a return of 24 points. Dumbarton are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 22 points from 11 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stenhousemuir641115613
Dumbarton651016716

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dumbarton are in smashing form away from home at present, and Footymad sees this carrying them to a narrow victory at Stenhousemuir. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Stenhousemuir Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Dumbarton Undefeated in last 4 away games.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.