FootyMAD's Dumbarton match preview

History of the Dumbarton v Greenock Morton fixture

Morton face a trip to Dumbarton at Strathclyde Homes Stadium on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 25 of the 56 previous games, with the hosts winning just 22.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2005, with Dumbarton running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005	Sat 23 Apr	Morton	0 - 0	Dumbarton	SCD2
2004/2005	Sat 19 Feb	Dumbarton	3 - 0	Morton	SCD2
2004/2005	Sat 01 Jan	Morton	3 - 0	Dumbarton	SCD2
2004/2005	Sat 21 Aug	Dumbarton	0 - 3	Morton	SCD2
2003/2004	Sat 01 May	Dumbarton	3 - 0	Morton	SCD2
2003/2004	Sat 13 Mar	Morton	3 - 2	Dumbarton	SCD2
2003/2004	Sat 03 Jan	Dumbarton	1 - 0	Morton	SCD2

Recent respective form guides

Dumbarton haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Sons in those games, with 6 conceded.

Morton have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The The 'Ton's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

Dumbarton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 3 matches. Morton are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 9 points from 3 games.

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Current form guides:	P	W	D	L	F	A	P
Dumbarton	6	1	2	3	8	9	5
Morton	6	5	0	1	13	6	15

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 Dumbarton. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dumbarton	Unbeaten in the last 8 home games. Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Morton	Undefeated in last 5 away games. Last drawn game 7 outings ago.