FootyMAD's Stirling Albion match preview

Last updated : 22 August 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stirling Albion v Ayr United fixture

Ayr Utd. face a trip to Stirling Albion at Forthbank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 34 games played, Honest Men have recorded 7 wins, and Stirling Alb. have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in December 2006, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4 - 2 thriller, in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 14 AprAyr Utd.3 - 2Stirling Alb.SCD2
2006/2007Sat 23 DecStirling Alb.4 - 2Ayr Utd.SCD2
2006/2007Sat 14 OctAyr Utd.0 - 0Stirling Alb.SCD2
2006/2007Sat 05 AugStirling Alb.1 - 3Ayr Utd.SCD2
2005/2006Sat 01 AprAyr Utd.3 - 0Stirling Alb.SCD2
2005/2006Sat 04 FebStirling Alb.1 - 0Ayr Utd.SCD2
2005/2006Sat 17 DecAyr Utd.2 - 5Stirling Alb.SCD2

Recent respective form guides

Stirling Albion have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Ayr Utd. however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Honest Men, and 6 goals against.

Stirling Alb. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 3 matches. Ayr Utd. are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Two, with their 3 games giving them a return of 7 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stirling Alb.60154131
Ayr Utd.63128610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Honest Men have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Forthbank Stadium with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Stirling Alb. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Ayr Utd. 12 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.