STENHOUSEMUIR VS PETERHEAD - SCOTLAND: DIVISION 1 MATCH PREVIEW
SCOTLAND: DIVISION 1 MATCH DETAILS: STENHOUSEMUIR VS PETERHEAD
As Stenhousemuir prepare to host Peterhead on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 under referee Ashwood , this SCOTLAND: Division 1 fixture promises an intriguing contest.
STENHOUSEMUIR PREVIEW IN SCOTLAND: DIVISION 1
Stenhousemuir, currently 2nd in the standings with 42 points from 24 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 24 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 13 goals scored.
PETERHEAD PREVIEW IN SCOTLAND: DIVISION 1
Peterhead, sitting 5th with 29 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 12 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR STENHOUSEMUIR VS PETERHEAD
Recent meetings between Stenhousemuir and Peterhead have favored Stenhousemuir, ending in a 2-2 draw.
This fixture has generally favored Stenhousemuir in recent years.
In their previous league match against Montrose, Stenhousemuir recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 3-1-4-2 formation.
Their starting XI featured Jamieson, Jamieson, Buchanan, Graham, Meechan, Bilham, Whyte, Grant, Gray, Aitken, Oreilly. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
Peterhead's last outing came against Kelty Hearts, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Brown, Newman, Duffy, Kerr, Strachan, Forrest, Mcguffie, Barry, McCarthy, Smith, Shanks. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Looking ahead, Stenhousemuir are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Stenhousemuir and Peterhead are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR STENHOUSEMUIR VS PETERHEAD
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Stenhousemuir's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Peterhead's games average 3.4 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.
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