FM Preview: Raith Rovers v Greenock Morton 30 Mar 2013

Last updated : 29 March 2013 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 58 games played, Rovers have recorded 25 wins, and Greenock Morton have come away with 17 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stark's Park was earlier this season, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3-3 draw in a Scottish Division One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 26 Jan Morton 1 - 0 Raith Rovers Scottish Division One
2012/2013 Sat 08 Dec Raith Rovers 3-3 Morton Scottish Division One
2012/2013 Sat 22 Sep Morton 1 - 0 Raith Rovers Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Sat 05 May Morton 1 - 3 Raith Rovers Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Sat 03 Mar Raith Rovers 5 - 0 Morton Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Sat 14 Jan Morton 1 - 1 Raith Rovers Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Sat 07 Jan Raith Rovers 1 - 2 Morton Scottish F.A. Cup

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Recent respective form guides

Raith Rovers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Rovers have scored 6, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Greenock Morton however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 14 goals for the 'Ton, and 8 goals against.

Raith Rovers see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 34 points from their 28 games played so far,

Greenock Morton are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 29 games giving them a return of 61 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Raith Rovers 6 1 3 2 7 10 6
Greenock Morton 6 4 1 1 16 7 13

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Rovers of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Greenock Morton, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Raith Rovers Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Greenock Morton 7 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.

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