FootyMAD's Ross County match preview

Last updated : 04 January 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Raith Rovers v Ross County fixture

Raith Rovers prepare to entertain Ross County at Stark's Park on Saturday afternoon, determined to stop the rot against their opponents, having fallen to defeat against their opponents 7 times out of 9.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stark's Park was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 01 DecRoss County2 - 3Raith RoversSCD2
2007/2008Sat 15 SepRaith Rovers0-2Ross CountySCD2
2004/2005Sat 05 MarRoss County2 - 0Raith RoversSCD1
2004/2005Wed 29 DecRaith Rovers1 - 4Ross CountySCD1
2004/2005Tue 23 NovRoss County1 - 1Raith RoversSCD1
2004/2005Sat 04 SepRaith Rovers1 - 2Ross CountySCD1
2003/2004Sat 03 AprRoss County1 - 1Raith RoversSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Raith Rovers have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 8.

The County have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the County, and 7 goals against.

Raith Rovers are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, with their 20 games giving them a return of 38 points. Ross County are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 37 points from 18 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Raith Rovers632114811
Ross County640215812

FootyMad's prediction ...

Rovers go into their game against Ross County in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Raith Rovers Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Ross County 11 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.