FM Preview: Greenock Morton v Dunfermline Athletic 29 Dec 2012

Last updated : 28 December 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Greenock Morton v Dunfermline Athletic fixture

Greenock Morton prepare to entertain Dunfermline Athletic at Cappielow Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 16 of the 45 previous games, with the 'Ton winning just 15.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cappielow Park was just last season, in April 2011, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Scottish Division One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 20 Oct Dunfermline A. 2 - 2 Morton Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 30 Apr Morton 0-2 Dunfermline A. Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 05 Mar Dunfermline A. 1 - 3 Morton Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 06 Nov Morton 2 - 1 Dunfermline A. Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 14 Aug Dunfermline A. 2 - 0 Morton Scottish Division One
2009/2010 Sat 24 Apr Dunfermline A. 4 - 1 Morton Scottish Division One
2009/2010 Sat 27 Feb Morton 1 - 2 Dunfermline A. Scottish Division One

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Recent respective form guides

Greenock Morton have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. In this time, 'Ton have rattled up an impressive 15 goals, and conceded 2.

The Pars have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Pars's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 11 goals for and 10 against.

Greenock Morton are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 26 points from 14 games.

Dunfermline Athletic are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 24 points from 14 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Greenock Morton 6 4 2 0 15 5 14
Dunfermline Athletic 6 3 1 2 10 5 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Greenock Morton may be coming up against a decent side in Dunfermline Athletic, but we do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the 'Ton. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Greenock Morton Won 4 successive home games.
11 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Dunfermline Athletic 5 games since last away draw.
No win in the 3 most recent games.

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