FM Preview: Queen of the South v Raith Rovers 14 Aug 2010

Last updated : 13 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Queen of the South v Raith Rovers fixture

Raith Rovers face a trip to Queen of the South at Palmerston Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 46 games played, Rovers have recorded 12 wins, and Queen o.t.S. have come away with 16 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2010, with Queen o.t.S. running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Wed 28 AprRaith Rovers0 - 0Queen o.t.S.SCD1
2009/2010Sat 17 AprQueen o.t.S.3 - 0Raith RoversSCD1
2009/2010Sat 17 OctRaith Rovers1 - 0Queen o.t.S.SCD1
2009/2010Sat 08 AugQueen o.t.S.1 - 1Raith RoversSCD1
2004/2005Sat 16 AprQueen o.t.S.1 - 1Raith RoversSCD1
2004/2005Sat 22 JanRaith Rovers0 - 1Queen o.t.S.SCD1
2004/2005Sat 04 DecQueen o.t.S.2 - 0Raith RoversSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Queen of the South have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the The Doonhamers, with 7 goals against.

In complete contrast to Queen o.t.S., Raith Rovers are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Rovers have hit 5 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Queen o.t.S. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 0 points from 1 matches. Raith Rovers are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 1 games giving them a return of 3 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Queen o.t.S.6222858
Raith Rovers631212410

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Queen o.t.S. Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Raith Rovers Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.