FootyMAD's Greenock Morton match preview

Last updated : 15 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Greenock Morton v Alloa Athletic fixture

Alloa Ath. face a trip to Greenock Morton at Cappielow Park on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having taken no points from 24 of the 35 contests.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Wed 23 MarAlloa Ath.2 - 2MortonSCD2
2004/2005Sat 04 DecMorton2 - 2Alloa Ath.SCD2
2004/2005Sat 25 SepAlloa Ath.1 - 6MortonSCD2
2003/2004Sat 17 AprMorton2 - 1Alloa Ath.SCD2
2003/2004Tue 30 MarMorton2 - 2Alloa Ath.SCD2
2003/2004Sat 21 FebAlloa Ath.3 - 3MortonSCD2
2003/2004Sat 18 OctAlloa Ath.0 - 1MortonSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Greenock Morton have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the The 'Ton, with 3 goals against.

Alloa Ath. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Wasps, and 10 goals against.

Morton are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 54 points from 32 games. Alloa Ath. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 39 points from 32 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Morton63218611
Alloa Ath.604210124

FootyMad's prediction ...

Alloa Ath. 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 Won 4 successive home games.
8 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Alloa Ath. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 9 most recent games.