FootyMAD's Greenock Morton match preview

Last updated : 25 April 2008 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 81 games played, The Jags have recorded 37 wins, and Morton have come away with 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Firhill Stadium was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
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
2005/2006Sat 11 FebPartick Th.1 - 1MortonSCD2
2005/2006Sat 03 DecMorton2 - 1Partick Th.SCD2
2005/2006Sat 15 OctPartick Th.2 - 0MortonSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Partick Thistle have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These low-scoring games have seen just 4 goals scored and conceded.

Morton have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The 'Ton have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Partick Th. see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 45 points from their 35 games played so far, Morton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 34 points from 35 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Partick Th.6204266
Morton6132766

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that The Jags's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Morton. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Partick Th. 5 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Morton Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.