This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between Hamilton Academical and St. Mirren at 19:30 on Wednesday, 5th May 2010 in the Scottish Premier.

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History of the Hamilton Academical v St. Mirren fixture

Hamilton Ac. prepare to entertain St. Mirren at New Douglas Park on Wednesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 66 games played, Accies have recorded 31 wins, and St. Mirren have come away with 18 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at New Douglas Park was earlier this season, the Accies carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 13 MarHamilton Ac.1-0St. MirrenSPL
2009/2010Sat 27 FebSt. Mirren0 - 0Hamilton Ac.SPL
2009/2010Sat 31 OctSt. Mirren0 - 2Hamilton Ac.SPL
2008/2009Sat 23 MaySt. Mirren0 - 1Hamilton Ac.SPL
2008/2009Sat 21 MarHamilton Ac.0 - 0St. MirrenSPL
2008/2009Sat 27 DecSt. Mirren1 - 0Hamilton Ac.SPL
2008/2009Sat 18 OctHamilton Ac.1 - 2St. MirrenSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hamilton Academical are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Accies, with 4 goals against.

In complete contrast to Hamilton Ac., St. Mirren are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Buddies have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hamilton Ac. see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 45 points from their 36 games played so far, St. Mirren are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 33 points from 36 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hamilton Ac.650112315
St. Mirren6132786

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Hamilton Ac. fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Accies. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Hamilton Ac. Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
St. Mirren Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 8 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.