FM Preview: Greenock Morton v Raith Rovers 30 Oct 2010

Last updated : 29 October 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Greenock Morton v Raith Rovers fixture

Morton prepare to entertain Raith Rovers at Cappielow Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The 'Ton are clearly on top, winning 59.62% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cappielow Park was less than a year ago, in March 2010, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 28 AugRaith Rovers1 - 0MortonSCD1
2009/2010Tue 23 MarMorton1-1Raith RoversSCD1
2009/2010Sat 23 JanRaith Rovers1 - 2MortonSCD1
2009/2010Sat 14 NovMorton5 - 0Raith RoversSCD1
2009/2010Sat 19 SepRaith Rovers3 - 0MortonSCD1
2006/2007Sat 14 AprRaith Rovers2 - 0MortonSCD2
2006/2007Sat 23 DecMorton1 - 0Raith RoversSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Greenock Morton have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the The 'Ton score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.

Raith Rovers have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Morton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 9 points from 10 matches. Raith Rovers are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 10 games giving them a return of 23 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Morton6123785
Raith Rovers63127710

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Morton No sequences of note
Raith Rovers Last drawn game 6 outings ago.