FM Preview: East Fife v Stenhousemuir 11 Dec 2010

Last updated : 10 December 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the East Fife v Stenhousemuir fixture

East Fife prepare to entertain Stenhousemuir at Bayview Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Fifers are clearly on top, having won 40 and lost only 17 of the 70 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bayview Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2010, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 02 OctStenhousemuir1 - 1East FifeSCD2
2009/2010Sat 24 AprEast Fife1-1StenhousemuirSCD2
2009/2010Sat 27 FebStenhousemuir1 - 1East FifeSCD2
2009/2010Sat 24 OctEast Fife2 - 1StenhousemuirSCD2
2009/2010Sat 15 AugStenhousemuir1 - 1East FifeSCD2
2008/2009Sat 10 JanStenhousemuir0 - 1East FifeSFAC
2007/2008Sat 12 AprStenhousemuir0 - 1East FifeSCD3

Recent respective form guides

East Fife have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 17 goals have been scored by the Fifers in those games, with 11 conceded.

The away form of Stenhousemuir is pretty dire, losing every single one of the last six matches played! Warriors have conceded 12 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

East Fife see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, showing a record of 13 points from their 13 games played so far, Stenhousemuir are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 12 points from 13 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
East Fife621312147
Stenhousemuir6123785

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Fifers's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Stenhousemuir. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
East Fife 9 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Stenhousemuir Lost each of the previous 6 away matches.
Not won in previous 8 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.