FM Preview: Partick Thistle v Ayr United 28 Jan 2012

Last updated : 27 January 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 Saturday afternoon, 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 have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These games have seen the Jags score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.

The Honest Men have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Honest Men's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Partick Thistle's 27 points from 20 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 4th position.

Ayr United are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 19 points from 19 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Partick Thistle 6 2 1 3 3 4 7
Ayr United 6 1 3 2 7 11 6

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FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Jags. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Partick Thistle Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Ayr United Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.

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