FootyMAD's Clyde match preview

Last updated : 16 April 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Clyde v Raith Rovers fixture

Raith Rovers face a trip to Clyde at Broadwood Stadium on Saturday evening, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Rovers will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 32 and win only 13 of the 60 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 21 FebRaith Rovers0 - 3ClydeSCD1
2003/2004Sat 06 DecClyde0 - 0Raith RoversSCD1
2003/2004Sat 18 OctRaith Rovers0 - 1ClydeSCD1
2001/2002Sat 06 AprRaith Rovers0 - 1ClydeSCD1
2001/2002Sat 02 FebClyde1 - 2Raith RoversSCD1
2001/2002Sat 24 NovRaith Rovers1 - 2ClydeSCD1
2001/2002Sat 29 SepClyde3 - 2Raith RoversSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Clyde are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Bully Wee's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The away form of Raith Rovers is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Rovers have hit 5 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Clyde are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division One, with their 31 games giving them a return of 61 points. Raith Rovers are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 32 points from 31 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Clyde6231979
Raith Rovers6231869

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Bully Wee, as the Rovers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Clyde Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Raith Rovers Not won in previous 12 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.