FootyMAD's Dumbarton match preview

Last updated : 04 February 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dumbarton v Stirling Albion fixture

Stirling Alb. face a trip to Dumbarton at Strathclyde Homes Stadium on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 14 of the 34 previous games, with the hosts winning just 13.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 04 DecStirling Alb.1 - 0DumbartonSCD2
2004/2005Sat 25 SepDumbarton1 - 1Stirling Alb.SCD2
2004/2005Sat 31 JulDumbarton1 - 2Stirling Alb.SCC
2001/2002Sat 23 MarDumbarton2 - 0Stirling Alb.SCD3
2001/2002Sat 19 JanStirling Alb.2 - 1DumbartonSCD3
2001/2002Sat 24 NovDumbarton4 - 1Stirling Alb.SCD3
2001/2002Wed 19 SepStirling Alb.4 - 5DumbartonSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Dumbarton have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The Sons's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Stirling Alb.'s away form is none too clever either, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Binos have hit 7 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Dumbarton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 24 points from 21 matches. Stirling Alb. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 33 points from 22 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dumbarton61238125
Stirling Alb.61147124

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Stirling Alb. on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Dumbarton. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Dumbarton Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Stirling Alb. 8 games since last away draw.