FootyMAD's Stirling Albion match preview

Last updated : 11 September 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Alloa Athletic v Stirling Albion fixture

Alloa Ath. prepare to entertain Stirling Albion at Recreation Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 42 games played, Wasps have recorded 17 wins, and Stirling Alb. have come away with 15 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Recreation Park was less than a year ago, in March 2009, with Stirling Alb. inflicting a narrow 2-3 defeat upon the Wasps in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 07 MarAlloa Ath.2-3Stirling Alb.SCD2
2008/2009Tue 03 MarStirling Alb.0 - 0Alloa Ath.SCD2
2008/2009Sat 08 NovAlloa Ath.4 - 3Stirling Alb.SCD2
2008/2009Sat 13 SepStirling Alb.3 - 2Alloa Ath.SCD2
2006/2007Sat 03 MarStirling Alb.4 - 0Alloa Ath.SCD2
2006/2007Tue 02 JanAlloa Ath.1 - 1Stirling Alb.SCD2
2006/2007Sat 04 NovStirling Alb.5 - 0Alloa Ath.SCD2

Recent respective form guides

Alloa Athletic have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

The Binos have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Binos's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 9 against.

Alloa Ath. are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, with their 4 games giving them a return of 10 points. Stirling Alb. are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 10 points from 4 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Alloa Ath.63216411
Stirling Alb.64118413

FootyMad's prediction ...

Alloa Ath. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Alloa Ath. 4 games since last home draw.
Stirling Alb. Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.