FootyMAD's Greenock Morton match preview

Last updated : 12 August 2005 By Footymad Previewer
Footymad preview
History of the Stirling Albion v Greenock Morton fixture

Stirling Alb. prepare to entertain Greenock Morton at Forthbank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 10 of the 27 previous games, with the Binos winning just 9.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Forthbank Stadium was less than a year ago, in January 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division Two match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 19 MarMorton2 - 0Stirling Alb.SCD2
2004/2005Wed 26 JanStirling Alb.1-1MortonSCD2
2004/2005Sat 13 NovMorton3 - 0Stirling Alb.SCD2
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

Recent respective form guides

Stirling Albion have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Morton have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Stirling Alb. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Bells Scottish Division Two, picking up 1 points from their 1 games so far. Morton's total of 3 points from their 1 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Bells Scottish Division Two.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stirling Alb.6213697
Morton632111711

FootyMad's prediction ...

Stirling Alb. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Stirling Alb. 4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Morton Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.