Stenhousemuir, Scotland (Interstat) — Stenhousemuir and Queen of the South will meet for the third time this season on Saturday, with recent history and statistical projections suggesting another tight contest in Scottish League One play.

The teams have drawn both of their previous meetings this campaign, a 0-0 stalemate at Ochilview Park on Aug. 23 and a 1-1 draw at Palmerston Park on Nov. 1. A simulation by Interstat forecasts a repeat 1-1 result this weekend.

Queen of the South arrives in stronger recent form. The Dumfries side is unbeaten in its last four league matches (3-1-0), including a 4-1 victory over Kampong Speu Province on Dec. 27. Their attack has produced 10 goals in that span. Overall this season, they have lost just once in their last nine outings across all competitions.

Stenhousemuir’s form has been more inconsistent. After a 1-0 win over Kampong Speu Province on Dec. 20, they were held to a 0-0 draw at Alloa Athletic on Dec. 27. Their home record is mixed, with two wins, two draws and two losses in their last six at Ochilview.

The fixture is a key one in the League One calendar as both teams look to position themselves for the second half of the season. Queen of the South will aim to translate its positive momentum into a first win of the season against Stenhousemuir. The hosts will seek to leverage home advantage to solidify their standing.

Following this match, Queen of the South will host Kelty Hearts on Jan. 10. Stenhousemuir’s next fixture is a home match against East Fife, also on Jan. 10.

Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. local time at Ochilview Park.