FootyMAD's Stenhousemuir match preview

Last updated : 21 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stenhousemuir v East Fife fixture

East Fife face a trip to Stenhousemuir at Ochilview Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 65 games played, Fifers have recorded 23 wins, and Stenhousemuir have come away with 29 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2007, as the visitors ran out cosy 3 - 5 winners 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:
2007/2008Sat 29 SepEast Fife7 - 0StenhousemuirSCD3
2006/2007Sat 14 AprStenhousemuir3 - 5East FifeSCD3
2006/2007Sat 23 DecEast Fife1 - 1StenhousemuirSCD3
2006/2007Sat 14 OctStenhousemuir0 - 1East FifeSCD3
2006/2007Sat 05 AugEast Fife0 - 0StenhousemuirSCD3
2005/2006Sat 18 MarEast Fife2 - 1StenhousemuirSCD3
2005/2006Sat 21 JanStenhousemuir4 - 2East FifeSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Stenhousemuir's home form is poor, winning just 2 of the last six, and losing the other 4. While Warriors have scored 9, a worringly large 13 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of East Fife however, is much more impressive, with an unbeaten run in the last six, four of them victories. The Fifers have managed to tuck away 10 goals in this period, and concede just the 2.

Stenhousemuir lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, picking up 21 points from their 16 games so far. East Fife are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 15 games giving them a return of 40 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stenhousemuir631210610
East Fife641110313

FootyMad's prediction ...

East Fife are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Stenhousemuir. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Stenhousemuir 13 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
East Fife Undefeated in last 6 away games.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.