FootyMAD's Dumbarton match preview

Last updated : 12 March 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Greenock Morton v Dumbarton fixture

Morton prepare to entertain Dumbarton at Cappielow Park on Saturday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Ton are clearly on top, having won 33 and lost only 8 of the 53 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cappielow Park was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw 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:
2003/2004Sat 03 JanDumbarton1 - 0MortonSCD2
2003/2004Sat 23 AugMorton2-2DumbartonSCD2
1995/1996Sat 27 AprDumbarton0 - 1MortonSCD1
1995/1996Sat 24 FebMorton2 - 0DumbartonSCD1
1995/1996Sat 28 OctDumbarton0 - 2MortonSCD1
1995/1996Sat 26 AugMorton1 - 2DumbartonSCD1
1994/1995Sat 06 MayMorton2 - 0DumbartonSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Greenock Morton have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the Ton in those games, with 11 conceded.

The away form of Dumbarton is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Sons have conceded 12 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Morton are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Two, with their 24 games giving them a return of 45 points. Dumbarton see themselves just below half way in the Bells Scottish Division Two, showing a record of 35 points from their 24 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Morton6141997
Dumbarton63128510

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Ton's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Dumbarton. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Morton Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Dumbarton Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.