FM Preview: Greenock Morton v Partick Thistle 06 Oct 2012

Last updated : 05 October 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Greenock Morton v Partick Thistle fixture

Partick Thistle face a trip to Greenock Morton at Cappielow Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 96 games played, Jags have recorded 34 wins, and Greenock Morton have come away with 44 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cappielow Park was less than a year ago, in April 2012, the 'Ton carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Scottish Division One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Tue 10 Apr Morton 1-0 Partick Th. Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Sat 18 Feb Partick Th. 0 - 0 Morton Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Sat 10 Dec Morton 1 - 2 Partick Th. Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Fri 30 Sep Partick Th. 5 - 0 Morton Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 23 Apr Partick Th. 2 - 0 Morton Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Tue 22 Feb Morton 1 - 0 Partick Th. Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 13 Nov Partick Th. 0 - 0 Morton Scottish Division One

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Recent respective form guides

Greenock Morton have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Partick Thistle 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 11 goals for the Jags, and 3 goals against.

Greenock Morton are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 14 points from 7 games.

Partick Thistle are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 7 games giving them a return of 19 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Greenock Morton 6 4 0 2 12 9 12
Partick Thistle 6 4 1 1 12 4 13

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FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Greenock Morton 6 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Partick Thistle 6 games since last defeat.

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