FootyMAD's Dumbarton match preview

Last updated : 23 September 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 15 of the 35 previous games, with the hosts winning just 13.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2005, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 16 AprStirling Alb.3 - 0DumbartonSCD2
2004/2005Sat 05 FebDumbarton0 - 2Stirling Alb.SCD2
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

Recent respective form guides

Dumbarton haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Sons in those games, with 6 conceded.

The away form of Stirling Alb. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Binos have hit 6 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Dumbarton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 2 points from 6 matches. Stirling Alb. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 6 games have yielded only 1 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dumbarton60245102
Stirling Alb.61058173

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Dumbarton Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 9 most recent games.
Stirling Alb. Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.