FootyMAD's Brechin City match preview

Last updated : 17 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stirling Albion v Brechin City fixture

Stirling Alb. prepare to entertain Brechin City at Forthbank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Binos are clearly on top, winning 56.25% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Forthbank Stadium was just last season, in April 2007, with Brechin City inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Binos in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 02 AugBrechin City2 - 1Stirling Alb.SCD2
2007/2008Tue 07 AugBrechin City0 - 1Stirling Alb.SLGC
2006/2007Sat 21 AprStirling Alb.0-1Brechin CitySCD2
2006/2007Sat 24 FebBrechin City1 - 4Stirling Alb.SCD2
2006/2007Sat 21 OctStirling Alb.2 - 1Brechin CitySCD2
2006/2007Sat 12 AugBrechin City0 - 1Stirling Alb.SCD2
2004/2005Sat 30 AprStirling Alb.1 - 2Brechin CitySCD2

Recent respective form guides

Stirling Albion haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Binos in those games, with 6 conceded.

Brechin City have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The The City's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.

Stirling Alb. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Bells Scottish Division Two, picking up 11 points from their 9 games so far. Brechin City are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Two, with their 9 games giving them a return of 19 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stirling Alb.62409710
Brechin City63219511

FootyMad's prediction ...

Stirling Alb. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Stirling Alb. Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Brechin City Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
6 games since last defeat.