FootyMAD's Stirling Albion match preview

Last updated : 26 August 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stirling Albion v Alloa Athletic fixture

Alloa Ath. face a trip to Stirling Albion at Forthbank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 36 games played, Wasps have recorded 10 wins, and Stirling Alb. have come away with 18 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2005, where Alloa Ath. annihilated the Wasps 0 - 4 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:
2004/2005Sat 23 AprAlloa Ath.3 - 0Stirling Alb.SCD2
2004/2005Tue 08 MarAlloa Ath.1 - 1Stirling Alb.SCD2
2004/2005Sat 19 FebStirling Alb.0 - 4Alloa Ath.SCD2
2004/2005Sat 21 AugStirling Alb.2 - 0Alloa Ath.SCD2
1999/2000Sat 18 MarAlloa Ath.1 - 0Stirling Alb.SCD2
1999/2000Mon 03 JanStirling Alb.1 - 1Alloa Ath.SCD2
1999/2000Sat 06 NovAlloa Ath.4 - 4Stirling Alb.SCD2

Recent respective form guides

Stirling Albion have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 8.

The away form of Alloa Ath. is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Wasps have hit 5 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Stirling Alb. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 3 matches. Alloa Ath. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Bells Scottish Division Two, picking up 4 from their 3 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stirling Alb.6213487
Alloa Ath.62139137

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Stirling Alb. 5 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Alloa Ath. Not won in previous 8 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.