FM Preview: Ross County v Raith Rovers 11 Sep 2010

Last updated : 10 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ross County v Raith Rovers fixture

Raith Rovers face a trip to Ross County at Victoria Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 12 games played, Rovers have recorded 3 wins, and Ross County have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2010, the County carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 01 MayRaith Rovers4 - 1Ross CountySCD1
2009/2010Tue 09 MarRaith Rovers2 - 1Ross CountySCD1
2009/2010Sat 06 MarRoss County1 - 0Raith RoversSCD1
2009/2010Sat 22 AugRoss County0 - 1Raith RoversSCD1
2008/2009Tue 12 AugRaith Rovers1 - 2Ross CountySCC
2007/2008Sat 22 MarRoss County2 - 3Raith RoversSCD2
2007/2008Sat 05 JanRaith Rovers0 - 1Ross CountySCD2

Recent respective form guides

Ross County have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 9.

Raith Rovers have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Rovers have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Ross County are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 4 points from 4 matches. Raith Rovers are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 4 games giving them a return of 12 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ross County6222888
Raith Rovers660015218

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Rovers has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Ross County. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Ross County Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Raith Rovers Won each of the previous 6 matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.