FootyMAD's Greenock Morton match preview

Last updated : 20 February 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Partick Thistle v Greenock Morton fixture

Partick Th. prepare to entertain Greenock Morton at Firhill Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 83 games played, The Jags have recorded 38 wins, and Morton have come away with 22 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Firhill Stadium was earlier this season, the The Jags carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Tue 30 DecMorton2 - 0Partick Th.SCD1
2008/2009Sat 20 SepPartick Th.2-1MortonSCD1
2007/2008Sat 26 AprPartick Th.0 - 3MortonSCD1
2007/2008Sat 15 MarMorton0 - 0Partick Th.SCD1
2007/2008Sat 22 DecPartick Th.1 - 1MortonSCD1
2007/2008Sat 06 OctMorton4 - 2Partick Th.SCD1
2005/2006Sat 08 AprMorton1 - 0Partick Th.SCD2

Recent respective form guides

Partick Thistle have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

Morton have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The The 'Ton's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 5 against.

Partick Th. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 35 points from 24 games. Morton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 29 points from 23 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Partick Th.62229108
Morton6141657

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 The Jags. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Partick Th. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Morton Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 4 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.