FM Preview: Raith Rovers v Partick Thistle 07 Aug 2010

Last updated : 06 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Raith Rovers v Partick Thistle fixture

Raith Rovers prepare to entertain Partick Thistle at Stark's Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 69 games played, Rovers have recorded 26 wins, and Partick Th. have come away with 25 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stark's Park was less than a year ago, in January 2010, the Rovers carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Mon 19 AprPartick Th.0 - 0Raith RoversSCD1
2009/2010Sat 16 JanRaith Rovers1-0Partick Th.SCD1
2009/2010Sat 31 OctPartick Th.1 - 2Raith RoversSCD1
2009/2010Sat 12 SepRaith Rovers1 - 1Partick Th.SCD1
2005/2006Tue 21 MarRaith Rovers1 - 2Partick Th.SCD2
2005/2006Mon 02 JanPartick Th.1 - 0Raith RoversSCD2
2005/2006Sat 05 NovRaith Rovers1 - 1Partick Th.SCD2

Recent respective form guides

Raith Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Rovers in those games, with 4 conceded.

Partick Th. have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.



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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Raith Rovers6213867
Partick Th.64116313

FootyMad's prediction ...

Raith Rovers are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Raith Rovers 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Partick Th. 14 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.