FootyMAD's East Fife match preview

Last updated : 26 March 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the East Fife v Greenock Morton fixture

Morton face a trip to East Fife at Bayview Stadium on Saturday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 38 games played, Ton have recorded 13 wins, and East Fife have come away with 16 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2003/2004Sat 14 FebMorton1 - 1East FifeSCD2
2003/2004Sun 16 NovEast Fife0 - 0MortonSCD2
2003/2004Sat 30 AugMorton2 - 1East FifeSCD2
2002/2003Sat 19 AprEast Fife0 - 1MortonSCD3
2002/2003Sat 08 FebMorton1 - 1East FifeSCD3
2002/2003Sat 14 DecEast Fife1 - 4MortonSCD3
2002/2003Sat 28 SepMorton2 - 1East FifeSCD3

Recent respective form guides

East Fife's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While Fifers have scored 4, a worringly large 8 have been leaked at the other end.

Morton's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

East Fife are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 30 points from 27 matches. Morton are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Two, with their 26 games giving them a return of 51 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
East Fife6033483
Morton633011812

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Ton of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at Bayview Stadium with Morton coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
East Fife Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 8 most recent games.
Morton 7 games since last defeat.