FootyMAD's Dumbarton match preview

Last updated : 24 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stirling Albion v Dumbarton fixture

Stirling Alb. prepare to entertain Dumbarton at Forthbank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 36 games played, Binos have recorded 17 wins, and Dumbarton have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Forthbank Stadium was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 28 JanDumbarton3 - 2Stirling Alb.SCD2
2005/2006Wed 07 DecStirling Alb.0-0DumbartonSCD2
2005/2006Sat 24 SepDumbarton2 - 0Stirling Alb.SCD2
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

Recent respective form guides

Stirling Albion have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The Binos's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

The away form of Dumbarton is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Sons have hit 5 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Stirling Alb. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Bells Scottish Division Two, picking up 38 points from their 27 games so far. Dumbarton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 25 points from 29 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stirling Alb.62138137
Dumbarton60153101

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 Dumbarton. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Stirling Alb. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Dumbarton Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 6 most recent games.