FootyMAD's Greenock Morton match preview

Last updated : 12 November 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Greenock Morton v Stirling Albion fixture

Stirling Alb. face a trip to Greenock Morton at Cappielow Park on Saturday evening, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Binos will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 14 and win only 3 of the 27 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in March 2003, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 11 SepStirling Alb.1 - 1MortonSCD2
2002/2003Sat 03 MayStirling Alb.0 - 3MortonSCD3
2002/2003Tue 11 MarMorton2 - 2Stirling Alb.SCD3
2002/2003Sat 19 OctStirling Alb.2 - 0MortonSCD3
2002/2003Sat 10 AugMorton5 - 1Stirling Alb.SCD3
2002/2003Tue 06 AugMorton3 - 2Stirling Alb.SCC
1997/1998Sat 09 MayMorton1 - 0Stirling Alb.SCD1

Recent respective form guides

Greenock Morton have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. While The 'Ton have scored 6, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

Stirling Alb. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Morton are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 22 points from 13 games. Stirling Alb. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 25 points from 13 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Morton640213412
Stirling Alb.62228108

FootyMad's prediction ...

Stirling Alb. have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Morton may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Morton 11 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Stirling Alb. Last drawn game 5 outings ago.