FootyMAD's Raith Rovers match preview

Last updated : 17 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stirling Albion v Raith Rovers fixture

Stirling Alb. prepare to entertain Raith Rovers at Forthbank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 21 of the 46 previous games, with the Binos winning just 16.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Forthbank Stadium was earlier this season, the Binos carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Scottish Division Two match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 21 FebRaith Rovers1 - 1Stirling Alb.SCD2
2008/2009Sat 10 JanStirling Alb.2-1Raith RoversSCD2
2008/2009Sat 20 SepRaith Rovers1 - 1Stirling Alb.SCD2
2006/2007Sat 05 MayStirling Alb.3 - 1Raith RoversS12P
2006/2007Wed 02 MayRaith Rovers0 - 0Stirling Alb.S12P
2006/2007Sat 10 MarRaith Rovers0 - 1Stirling Alb.SCD2
2006/2007Sat 13 JanStirling Alb.0 - 1Raith RoversSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Stirling Albion are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

The away form of Raith Rovers however, is much more impressive, with an unbeaten run in the last six, four of them victories. Those games have seen the Rovers pummel 12 goals, and let in 2.

Stirling Alb. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, picking up 46 points from their 32 games so far. Raith Rovers are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 66 points from 32 games.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stirling Alb.62049126
Raith Rovers650113215

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Binos of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Raith Rovers, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Stirling Alb. 5 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Raith Rovers 4 successive away victories.
5 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 5 matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.