FootyMAD's Albion Rovers match preview

Last updated : 23 January 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Stirling Albion v Albion Rovers fixture

Stirling Alb. prepare to entertain Albion Rovers at Forthbank Stadium on Saturday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Binos are clearly on top, having won 21 and lost only 6 of the 38 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Forthbank Stadium was earlier this season, the Binos carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Tue 02 DecAlbion Rvs.0 - 3Stirling Alb.SCD3
2003/2004Sat 20 SepStirling Alb.2-1Albion Rvs.SCD3
2002/2003Sat 26 AprAlbion Rvs.2 - 1Stirling Alb.SCD3
2002/2003Wed 26 FebStirling Alb.3 - 4Albion Rvs.SCD3
2002/2003Sat 26 OctAlbion Rvs.1 - 3Stirling Alb.SCD3
2002/2003Sat 03 AugStirling Alb.0 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3
2001/2002Sat 20 AprStirling Alb.0 - 3Albion Rvs.SCD3

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, 7 to 5.

Albion Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Wee Rovers have hit 7 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Stirling Alb. are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, with their 19 games giving them a return of 45 points. Albion Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 20 points from their 18 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stirling Alb.631211610
Albion Rvs.61238135

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Stirling Alb. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Albion Rvs. No sequences of note