FM Preview: Raith Rovers v Greenock Morton 20 Aug 2011

Last updated : 19 August 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Raith Rovers v Greenock Morton fixture

Raith Rovers prepare to entertain Greenock Morton at Stark's Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 55 games played, Rovers have recorded 25 wins, and Greenock Morton have come away with 15 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stark's Park was less than a year ago, in January 2011, 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
2010/2011 Sat 19 Mar Morton 0 - 0 Raith Rovers Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 22 Jan Raith Rovers 2-2 Morton Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 30 Oct Morton 0 - 1 Raith Rovers Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 28 Aug Raith Rovers 1 - 0 Morton Scottish Division One
2009/2010 Tue 23 Mar Morton 1 - 1 Raith Rovers Scottish Division One
2009/2010 Sat 23 Jan Raith Rovers 1 - 2 Morton Scottish Division One
2009/2010 Sat 14 Nov Morton 5 - 0 Raith Rovers Scottish Division One

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Recent respective form guides

Raith Rovers have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.

The The 'Ton have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. These six games have produced a glut of goals, with the The 'Ton scoring 18 and conceding 5.

Raith Rovers are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 6 points from 2 games.

Greenock Morton's 4 points from 2 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 4th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Raith Rovers 6 4 0 2 10 9 12
Greenock Morton 6 4 1 1 20 4 13

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Raith Rovers at home in recent games, and, though we cannot see a run starting here, we do think the Rovers will at least gain a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Raith Rovers 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Greenock Morton Undefeated in last 4 away games.
6 games since last defeat.

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