FootyMAD's Greenock Morton match preview

Last updated : 27 February 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Greenock Morton v Dunfermline Athletic fixture

Dunfermline A. face a trip to Greenock Morton at Cappielow Park on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 13 of the 35 previous games, with the hosts winning just 10.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 22 NovDunfermline A.0 - 1MortonSCD1
2008/2009Sat 27 SepMorton1 - 1Dunfermline A.SCD1
2007/2008Sat 19 AprMorton3 - 0Dunfermline A.SCD1
2007/2008Sat 26 JanDunfermline A.2 - 0MortonSCD1
2007/2008Wed 26 DecMorton0 - 1Dunfermline A.SCD1
2007/2008Sat 11 AugDunfermline A.0 - 1MortonSCD1
1999/2000Sat 06 MayMorton2 - 0Dunfermline A.SCD1

Recent respective form guides

Greenock Morton are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the The 'Ton in those games, with 5 conceded.

Dunfermline A.'s away form is equally impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the Pars, and 9 goals against.

Morton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 29 points from 24 matches. Dunfermline A.'s 35 points from 23 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 4th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Morton6141657
Dunfermline A.63129810

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dunfermline A. are in smashing form away from home at present, and Footymad sees this carrying them to a narrow victory at Morton. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Morton Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Dunfermline A. 9 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.