FootyMAD's Forfar Athletic match preview

Last updated : 06 April 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Greenock Morton v Forfar Athletic fixture

Morton prepare to entertain Forfar Athletic at Cappielow Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The 'Ton are clearly on top, having won 22 and lost only 7 of the 40 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cappielow Park was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sun 25 MarForfar Ath.0 - 4MortonSCD2
2006/2007Sat 02 DecMorton1-1Forfar Ath.SCD2
2006/2007Sat 23 SepForfar Ath.1 - 3MortonSCD2
2005/2006Sat 29 AprForfar Ath.0 - 2MortonSCD2
2005/2006Sat 25 FebMorton3 - 0Forfar Ath.SCD2
2005/2006Sat 31 DecForfar Ath.0 - 1MortonSCD2
2005/2006Sat 20 AugMorton1 - 0Forfar Ath.SCD2

Recent respective form guides

Greenock Morton have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the The 'Ton in those games, with 7 conceded.

In complete contrast to Morton, Forfar Ath. are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Loons have hit 7 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Morton are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Two, with their 32 games giving them a return of 73 points. Forfar Ath. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 32 games have yielded only 19 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Morton650114315
Forfar Ath.61056153

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Morton fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the The 'Ton. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Morton Won 3 successive home games.
9 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 10 .
Forfar Ath. Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 16 away matches.
An overall losing run of 5 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.