FootyMAD's Greenock Morton match preview

Last updated : 16 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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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 12 of the 31 previous games, with the Binos winning just 11.

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

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 20 JanMorton2 - 1Stirling Alb.SCD2
2006/2007Sat 11 NovStirling Alb.2-1MortonSCD2
2006/2007Sat 16 SepMorton1 - 1Stirling Alb.SCD2
2005/2006Sat 22 AprMorton1 - 0Stirling Alb.SCD2
2005/2006Sat 18 FebStirling Alb.3 - 1MortonSCD2
2005/2006Tue 25 OctMorton1 - 2Stirling Alb.SCD2
2005/2006Wed 14 SepStirling Alb.1 - 2MortonSCC

Recent respective form guides

Stirling Albion have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 10.

The The 'Ton 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 The 'Ton's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Stirling Alb. are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 60 points from 29 games. Morton are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Two, with their 28 games giving them a return of 64 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stirling Alb.650113515
Morton63031099

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 Binos. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Stirling Alb. 14 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 10 .
Morton 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.