FootyMAD's Stranraer match preview

Last updated : 14 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee v Stranraer fixture

Dundee play host to Stranraer at Dens Park on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Dees have drawn both of the previous games against their opponents, however.

The last time the two teams met at Dundee was more than a decade ago, in January 1995, with Dundee running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Scottish Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 23 AugStranraer3 - 1DundeeSLGC
1994/1995Sat 13 MayStranraer0 - 5DundeeSCD1
1994/1995Sat 07 JanDundee2-0StranraerSCD1
1994/1995Wed 23 NovStranraer0 - 2DundeeSCD1
1994/1995Sat 20 AugDundee3 - 1StranraerSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Dundee have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Dees in those games, with 6 conceded.

The The Blues have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Dundee's 13 points from 8 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 4th position. Stranraer are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 9 points from 8 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee6132576
Stranraer6123695

FootyMad's prediction ...

Both teams are displaying reasonable form at the moment, and for that reason, the Madmen predict the game will end in stalemate. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Stranraer No sequences of note