FootyMAD's Gretna match preview

Last updated : 24 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Gretna v Raith Rovers fixture

Raith Rovers face a trip to Gretna at Raydale Park on Tuesday evening, for the first time in their history, and will be hoping to give their new opponents the runaround.



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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 13 AugRaith Rovers1 - 3GretnaSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Gretna have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Black and Whites in those games, with 6 conceded.

The Rovers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. The Rovers's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Gretna are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Two, with their 10 games giving them a return of 26 points. Raith Rovers's total of 16 points from their 10 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Bells Scottish Division Two.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gretna651013316
Raith Rovers62138137

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Gretna is likely to be a very close encounter, but one that the Madmen sees going the way of the home team. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Gretna Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Raith Rovers 8 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.