FootyMAD's Stranraer match preview

Last updated : 23 February 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stranraer v Greenock Morton fixture

Morton face a trip to Stranraer at Stair Park on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 8 of the 17 previous games, with the hosts winning just 7.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 3 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 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
2003/2004Wed 03 SepMorton2 - 0StranraerSLGC

Recent respective form guides

Stranraer have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While The Blues have scored 7, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Morton however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the The 'Ton, and 7 goals against.

Stranraer are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 25 points from 25 matches. Morton are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Two, with their 25 games giving them a return of 58 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stranraer61052143
Morton63129910

FootyMad's prediction ...

Morton are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Stranraer. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Stranraer Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Morton Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.