FM Preview: Hamilton Academical v Raith Rovers 21 Feb 2012

Last updated : 20 February 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Hamilton Academical v Raith Rovers fixture

Raith Rovers face a trip to Hamilton Academical at New Douglas Park on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 64 games played, Rovers have recorded 19 wins, and Hamilton Academical have come away with 27 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Scottish Division One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 26 Nov Raith Rovers 3 - 2 Hamilton Ac. Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Sat 17 Sep Hamilton Ac. 2-2 Raith Rovers Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Tue 24 Aug Raith Rovers 1 - 0 Hamilton Ac. Scottish League Cup
2004/2005 Sat 23 Apr Raith Rovers 0 - 2 Hamilton Ac. Scottish Division One
2004/2005 Sat 11 Dec Hamilton Ac. 1 - 0 Raith Rovers Scottish Division One
2004/2005 Sat 23 Oct Raith Rovers 2 - 2 Hamilton Ac. Scottish Division One
2004/2005 Sat 07 Aug Hamilton Ac. 2 - 0 Raith Rovers Scottish Division One

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Recent respective form guides

Hamilton Academical's woeful home form means they have chalked up just a single victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. Accies have conceded a disappointing 11 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

Raith Rovers's away form is none too clever either, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Rovers have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hamilton Academical see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 27 points from their 23 games played so far,

Raith Rovers are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 23 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Hamilton Academical 6 1 2 3 6 8 5
Raith Rovers 6 0 3 3 5 11 3

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Raith Rovers on their travels as of late, but we can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Hamilton Academical. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Hamilton Academical Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Raith Rovers Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 7 most recent games.

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