FM Preview: Partick Thistle v Ayr United 21 Feb 2012

Last updated : 20 February 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Partick Thistle v Ayr United fixture

Partick Thistle prepare to entertain Ayr United at Firhill Stadium on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Jags are clearly on top, having won 33 and lost only 14 of the 61 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Firhill Stadium was earlier this season, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win in a Scottish Division One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Wed 30 Nov Ayr Utd. 0 - 0 Partick Th. Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Sat 17 Sep Partick Th. 4-0 Ayr Utd. Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 04 Sep Partick Th. 2 - 1 Ayr Utd. Scottish Challenge Cup
2009/2010 Sat 17 Apr Partick Th. 0 - 1 Ayr Utd. Scottish Division One
2009/2010 Wed 10 Mar Ayr Utd. 1 - 0 Partick Th. Scottish Division One
2009/2010 Sat 17 Oct Partick Th. 2 - 0 Ayr Utd. Scottish Division One
2009/2010 Sat 08 Aug Ayr Utd. 1 - 1 Partick Th. Scottish Division One

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Recent respective form guides

Partick Thistle are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. These low-scoring games have seen just 3 goals scored and conceded.

Ayr United have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. While the Honest Men have hit 7 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Partick Thistle see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 28 points from their 22 games played so far,

Ayr United find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 21 games have yielded only 21 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Partick Thistle 6 1 2 3 2 5 5
Ayr United 6 1 4 1 6 6 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

With Partick Thistle only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Partick Thistle Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Ayr United Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.

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