FootyMAD's Ross County match preview

Last updated : 19 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Greenock Morton v Ross County fixture

Morton play host to Ross County at Cappielow Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. Out of their two previous meetings, the The 'Ton have lost both.

The last time the two teams met at Morton was back in April 2001, over five years ago, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a Scottish Division One match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sun 12 OctRoss County4 - 1MortonSCC
2008/2009Sat 04 OctRoss County3 - 0MortonSCD1
2002/2003Sat 25 JanRoss County1 - 2MortonSFAC
2000/2001Tue 24 AprMorton0-3Ross CountySCD1
2000/2001Tue 17 AprRoss County0 - 2MortonSCD1
2000/2001Sat 04 NovRoss County3 - 1MortonSCD1
2000/2001Sat 09 SepMorton0 - 1Ross CountySCD1

Recent respective form guides

Greenock Morton have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the The 'Ton score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.

The County have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. The County's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Morton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 19 points from 16 matches. Ross County see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 22 points from their 16 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Morton6303859
Ross County632110911

FootyMad's prediction ...

The 'Ton go into their game against Ross County in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Morton Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Ross County Undefeated in last 3 away games.