The game between East Stirlingshire and Stranraer in the Scottish Division Three on Saturday, 30th January 2010 at 15:00 takes centre stage for FootyMad's preview analysis.

History of the East Stirlingshire v Stranraer fixture

East Stirlingshire prepare to entertain Stranraer at Ochilview on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 18 of the 47 previous games, with The Shire winning just 17.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ochilview was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division Three match.

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

Recent respective form guides

East Stirlingshire have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 9 goals have been scored by The Shire in those games, with 6 conceded.

In complete contrast to East Stirlingshire, Stranraer are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The Blues have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

East Stirlingshire are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 35 points from 17 games. Stranraer see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 17 points from their 17 games played so far,

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

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for East Stirlingshire fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for The Shire. 2-1