FootyMAD's Stranraer match preview

Last updated : 13 January 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brechin City v Stranraer fixture

Brechin City prepare to entertain Stranraer at Glebe Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 48 games played, The City have recorded 20 wins, and Stranraer have come away with 17 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Glebe Park was earlier this season, with Stranraer inflicting a narrow 2-3 defeat upon the The City in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 19 NovStranraer1 - 1Brechin CitySCD1
2005/2006Sat 24 SepBrechin City2-3StranraerSCD1
2004/2005Sat 05 MarBrechin City2 - 1StranraerSCD2
2004/2005Sat 15 JanStranraer0 - 1Brechin CitySCD2
2004/2005Sat 06 NovBrechin City4 - 1StranraerSCD2
2004/2005Sat 04 SepStranraer4 - 2Brechin CitySCD2
2002/2003Sat 15 MarBrechin City3 - 1StranraerSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Brechin City's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While The City have scored 8, a worringly large 14 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Stranraer is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. The Blues have conceded 8 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Brechin City find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 22 games have yielded only 8 points. Stranraer are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 21 points from 21 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brechin City61056153
Stranraer6222788

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Brechin City at home in recent games, and, though I cannot see a run starting here, I do think the The City will at least gain a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Brechin City 6 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Stranraer Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.