FM Preview: Raith Rovers v Ross County 24 Sep 2011

Last updated : 23 September 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Raith Rovers v Ross County fixture

Raith Rovers prepare to entertain Ross County at Stark's Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to improve on a dire past record against their opponents. It does not make pleasant reading, winning 26.67 of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stark's Park was less than a year ago, in March 2011, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Tue 22 Mar Raith Rovers 1-1 Ross County Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 15 Jan Ross County 0 - 1 Raith Rovers Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 23 Oct Raith Rovers 1 - 0 Ross County Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 11 Sep Ross County 0 - 0 Raith Rovers Scottish Division One
2009/2010 Sat 01 May Raith Rovers 4 - 1 Ross County Scottish Division One
2009/2010 Tue 09 Mar Raith Rovers 2 - 1 Ross County Scottish Division One
2009/2010 Sat 06 Mar Ross County 1 - 0 Raith Rovers Scottish Division One

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Raith Rovers are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Ross County however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The County's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Raith Rovers's 8 points from 6 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position.

Ross County are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 7 points from 6 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Raith Rovers 6 1 2 3 7 9 5
Ross County 6 2 3 1 8 7 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Stark's Park for the Rovers and the Madmen are unable to see past Ross County claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Raith Rovers Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Ross County No win in the 4 most recent games.

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