FootyMAD's Peterhead match preview

Last updated : 27 February 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Raith Rovers v Peterhead fixture

Raith Rovers prepare to entertain Peterhead at Stark's Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Rovers are clearly on top, beating their opponents 4 times from 7 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stark's Park was earlier this season, with Raith Rovers running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 27 DecPeterhead2 - 1Raith RoversSCD2
2008/2009Sat 15 NovRaith Rovers3-0PeterheadSCD2
2008/2009Sat 30 AugPeterhead1 - 2Raith RoversSCD2
2007/2008Sat 26 AprRaith Rovers2 - 5PeterheadSCD2
2007/2008Sat 08 MarPeterhead1 - 0Raith RoversSCD2
2007/2008Sat 22 DecRaith Rovers2 - 2PeterheadSCD2
2007/2008Sat 06 OctPeterhead0 - 1Raith RoversSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Raith Rovers are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Rovers in those games, with 5 conceded.

The away form of Peterhead is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the The Blue Toon have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Raith Rovers are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, with their 24 games giving them a return of 47 points. Peterhead lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, picking up 36 from their 23 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Raith Rovers6231769
Peterhead6231969

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Peterhead is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Rovers in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Raith Rovers Unbeaten in the last 11 home games.
Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Peterhead 4 games since last defeat.