FootyMAD's Hamilton Academical match preview

Last updated : 23 January 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Greenock Morton v Hamilton Academical fixture

Morton prepare to entertain Hamilton Academical at Cappielow Park on Saturday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Ton are clearly on top, having won 43 and lost only 13 of the 71 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:
2003/2004Tue 02 DecHamilton Ac.1 - 2MortonSCD2
2003/2004Sat 20 SepMorton1-1Hamilton Ac.SCD2
2001/2002Sat 06 AprMorton0 - 0Hamilton Ac.SCD2
2001/2002Sat 02 FebHamilton Ac.2 - 1MortonSCD2
2001/2002Sat 15 DecMorton1 - 1Hamilton Ac.SCD2
2001/2002Sat 29 SepHamilton Ac.2 - 2MortonSCD2
1998/1999Sat 08 MayHamilton Ac.0 - 2MortonSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Greenock Morton have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 17 goals have been scored by the Ton in those games, with 13 conceded.

The Accies have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. Those games have seen the Accies pummel 16 goals, and let in 7.

Morton are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Two, with their 17 games giving them a return of 37 points. Hamilton Ac. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 28 points from 17 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Morton6402151112
Hamilton Ac.650112615

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 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Hamilton Ac. 4 successive away victories.
8 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 5 matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.