FootyMAD's Clyde match preview

Last updated : 29 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Clyde v Raith Rovers fixture

Raith Rovers face a trip to Clyde at Broadwood Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Rovers will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 34 and win only 13 of the 62 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Clyde running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a Scottish Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 12 FebRaith Rovers3 - 3ClydeSCD1
2004/2005Sat 16 OctClyde2 - 0Raith RoversSCD1
2004/2005Sat 14 AugRaith Rovers1 - 3ClydeSCD1
2003/2004Sat 17 AprClyde4 - 1Raith RoversSCD1
2003/2004Sat 21 FebRaith Rovers0 - 3ClydeSCD1
2003/2004Sat 06 DecClyde0 - 0Raith RoversSCD1
2003/2004Sat 18 OctRaith Rovers0 - 1ClydeSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Clyde's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. Bully Wee have conceded a disappointing 11 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 2 of their own chances.

The away form of Raith Rovers is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Rovers have conceded 14 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Clyde are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 56 points from 34 games. Raith Rovers find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 34 games have yielded only 16 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Clyde6123685
Raith Rovers61237125

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Bully Wee, as the Rovers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Clyde Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 6 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Raith Rovers Not won in previous 33 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.