FootyMAD's Stirling Albion match preview

Last updated : 09 November 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Livingston v Stirling Albion fixture

Livingston play host to Stirling Albion at Almondvale Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 7 of the 17 previous games, with the Livi winning just 4.

The last time the two teams met at Livingston was back in December 1998, over five years ago, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 01 SepStirling Alb.3 - 3LivingstonSCD1
2004/2005Wed 25 AugStirling Alb.0 - 2LivingstonSLGC
1998/1999Sat 24 AprStirling Alb.0 - 0LivingstonSCD2
1998/1999Sat 19 DecLivingston0-0Stirling Alb.SCD2
1998/1999Sat 17 OctStirling Alb.1 - 3LivingstonSCD2
1998/1999Tue 04 AugLivingston1 - 1Stirling Alb.SCD2
1994/1995Sat 08 AprStirling Alb.2 - 1MeadowbankSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Livingston have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 16 goals for the Livi, with 7 goals against.

The away form of Stirling Alb. is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Binos have hit 6 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Livingston see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 13 points from their 12 games played so far, Stirling Alb. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 11 points from 12 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Livingston622212118
Stirling Alb.6141987

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Livingston Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Stirling Alb. Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.