FootyMAD's Stranraer match preview

Last updated : 20 April 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Greenock Morton v Stranraer fixture

Morton prepare to entertain Stranraer at Cappielow Park on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 13 wins out of 19 previous matches.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cappielow Park was earlier this season, with Morton running out comfortable 3-0 winners 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:
2006/2007Sat 24 FebStranraer2 - 1MortonSCD2
2006/2007Sat 21 OctMorton3-0StranraerSCD2
2006/2007Sat 12 AugStranraer0 - 3MortonSCD2
2004/2005Sat 30 AprStranraer1 - 1MortonSCD2
2004/2005Sat 26 FebMorton2 - 0StranraerSCD2
2004/2005Sat 16 OctStranraer1 - 0MortonSCD2
2004/2005Sat 14 AugMorton3 - 1StranraerSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Greenock Morton have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. In this time, The 'Ton have rattled up an impressive 20 goals, and conceded 7.

Stranraer have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Blues have conceded 7 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Morton are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Two, with their 34 games giving them a return of 76 points. Stranraer are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 35 points from 34 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Morton640218512
Stranraer61329126

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 4 successive home games.
10 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 12 .
Stranraer Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.