FootyMAD Montrose match preview

Last updated : 17 October 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Montrose v Stirling Albion fixture

Stirling face a trip to Montrose at Links Park Ground on Saturday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. Only 11 defeats have been registered in the 37 games, with 16 ending in victory.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Montrose running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a Scottish League Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 11 OctStirling3 - 0MontroseSCD3
2003/2004Tue 02 SepMontrose2 - 0StirlingSLC
2002/2003Sat 05 AprMontrose0 - 1StirlingSCD3
2002/2003Sat 18 JanStirling1 - 1MontroseSCD3
2002/2003Sat 16 NovMontrose1 - 1StirlingSCD3
2002/2003Sat 14 SepStirling1 - 1MontroseSCD3
2001/2002Sat 16 MarStirling0 - 1MontroseSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Montrose's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While Gable Endies have scored 8, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.

Stirling's away form is none too clever either, picking up four victories from the last six. The Binos's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

Montrose are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 7 points from 9 matches. Stirling are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, with their 9 games giving them a return of 25 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Montrose62227158
Stirling650111415

FootyMad's prediction ...

Binos have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Links Park Ground with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Montrose Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Stirling 7 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.