FootyMAD's Airdrie United match preview

Last updated : 08 March 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Greenock Morton v Airdrie United fixture

Morton prepare to entertain Airdrie United at Cappielow Park on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Ton are clearly on top, winning 52.94% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cappielow Park was earlier this season, with Airdrie Utd. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Ton in a Scottish Challenge Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 01 NovAirdrie Utd.1 - 6MortonSCD2
2003/2004Tue 12 AugMorton1-2Airdrie Utd.SCC
2003/2004Sat 09 AugMorton3 - 1Airdrie Utd.SCD2
2001/2002Tue 11 SepAirdrie Utd.3 - 0MortonSLC
2000/2001Sat 14 AprAirdrie Utd.0 - 2MortonSCD1
2000/2001Sat 13 JanMorton0 - 3Airdrie Utd.SCD1
2000/2001Sat 02 DecAirdrie Utd.1 - 1MortonSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Greenock Morton have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the Ton in those games, with 11 conceded.

The Diamonds have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Diamonds's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Morton are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Two, with their 23 games giving them a return of 44 points. Airdrie Utd. are holding the final promotion place in the Bells Scottish Division Two, and have accumulated 39 points from the 23 games they have played so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Morton614110107
Airdrie Utd.641111313

FootyMad's prediction ...

Morton are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Morton Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Airdrie Utd. 5 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.