FootyMAD's Raith Rovers match preview

Last updated : 13 April 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Raith Rovers v Greenock Morton fixture

Morton face a trip to Raith Rovers at Stark's Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 50 games played, The 'Ton have recorded 14 wins, and Raith Rovers have come away with 22 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 3 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 23 DecMorton1 - 0Raith RoversSCD2
2006/2007Sat 14 OctRaith Rovers1 - 3MortonSCD2
2006/2007Sat 05 AugMorton2 - 0Raith RoversSCD2
2005/2006Sat 15 AprRaith Rovers1 - 1MortonSCD2
2005/2006Mon 26 DecMorton2 - 0Raith RoversSCD2
2005/2006Sat 22 OctRaith Rovers1 - 2MortonSCD2
2005/2006Sat 06 AugMorton2 - 0Raith RoversSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Raith Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These games have seen the Rovers score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 3.

Morton have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the The 'Ton, and 7 goals against.

Raith Rovers are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 53 points from 33 games. Morton are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Two, with their 33 games giving them a return of 76 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Raith Rovers631210610
Morton650121315

FootyMad's prediction ...

Morton are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Raith Rovers. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Raith Rovers Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Morton 7 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 12 outings ago.