FootyMAD's Stranraer match preview

Last updated : 27 January 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee v Stranraer fixture

Dundee prepare to entertain Stranraer at Dens Park on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The majority of those games have been won by the Dees.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Dens Park was earlier this season, with Dundee running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sun 08 JanDundee2-0StranraerSFAC
2005/2006Sat 03 DecStranraer0 - 0DundeeSCD1
2005/2006Sat 15 OctDundee1 - 1StranraerSCD1
2005/2006Tue 23 AugStranraer3 - 1DundeeSLGC
1994/1995Sat 13 MayStranraer0 - 5DundeeSCD1
1994/1995Sat 07 JanDundee2 - 0StranraerSCD1
1994/1995Wed 23 NovStranraer0 - 2DundeeSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Dundee have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Dees in those games, with 4 conceded.

The away form of Stranraer is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. The Blues have conceded 7 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Dundee see themselves just below half way in the Bells Scottish Division One, showing a record of 33 points from their 23 games played so far, Stranraer are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 23 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee6231739
Stranraer6213697

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Stranraer is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Dees in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Stranraer Not won in previous 8 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.