FootyMAD's Gretna match preview

Last updated : 28 April 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stirling Albion v Gretna fixture

Stirling Alb. prepare to entertain Gretna at Forthbank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to redress the balance of power in this fixture. The Binos have come away defeated on 4 of the 5 previous games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Forthbank Stadium was earlier this season, where Gretna annihilated the Binos 0-5 in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 11 AprGretna6 - 0Stirling Alb.SCD2
2005/2006Tue 28 FebStirling Alb.0-5GretnaSCD2
2005/2006Sat 20 AugGretna1 - 0Stirling Alb.SCD2
2003/2004Sat 03 AprStirling Alb.0 - 1GretnaSCD3
2003/2004Tue 02 MarGretna1 - 0Stirling Alb.SCD3
2003/2004Sat 06 DecStirling Alb.0 - 1GretnaSCD3
2003/2004Sat 27 SepGretna0 - 1Stirling Alb.SCD3

Recent respective form guides

Stirling Albion have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 12 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The Black and Whites have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. These six games have produced a glut of goals, with the Black and Whites scoring 15 and conceding 4.

Stirling Alb. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Bells Scottish Division Two, picking up 48 points from their 35 games so far. Gretna are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Two, with their 35 games giving them a return of 88 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stirling Alb.62046146
Gretna650117415

FootyMad's prediction ...

Stirling Alb. are not in a rich vein of form at the moment, and your Madmen see things getting no better with Gretna running out comfortable winners. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Stirling Alb. 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Gretna 8 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 17 outings ago.