FootyMAD's Stranraer match preview

Last updated : 16 January 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Raith Rovers v Stranraer fixture

Raith Rovers prepare to entertain Stranraer at Stark's Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Rovers are clearly on top, having won 15 and lost only 3 of the 25 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stark's Park was earlier this season, the Rovers carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 25 OctStranraer0 - 2Raith RoversSCD2
2008/2009Sat 23 AugRaith Rovers2-1StranraerSCD2
2006/2007Sat 31 MarRaith Rovers0 - 0StranraerSCD2
2006/2007Sat 27 JanStranraer0 - 2Raith RoversSCD2
2006/2007Sat 25 NovRaith Rovers1 - 1StranraerSCD2
2006/2007Sat 09 SepStranraer1 - 4Raith RoversSCD2
2004/2005Tue 10 AugStranraer2 - 1Raith RoversSLGC

Recent respective form guides

Raith Rovers are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Rovers, with 4 goals against.

In complete contrast to Raith Rovers, Stranraer are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the The Blues have hit 8 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Raith Rovers are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, with their 20 games giving them a return of 41 points. Stranraer find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 17 games have yielded only 11 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Raith Rovers6303889
Stranraer60246142

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Raith Rovers fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Rovers. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Raith Rovers Unbeaten in the last 9 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Stranraer Not won in previous 5 away matches.
No win in the 9 most recent games.