FootyMAD's Peterhead match preview

Last updated : 18 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Peterhead v Raith Rovers fixture

Raith Rovers face a trip to Peterhead at Balmoor Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Out of their two previous meetings, the Rovers have won one, and drawn the other.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2006, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2005/2006Sat 25 MarRaith Rovers1 - 0PeterheadSCD2
2005/2006Sat 28 JanPeterhead0 - 0Raith RoversSCD2
2005/2006Sat 26 NovRaith Rovers0 - 2PeterheadSCD2
2005/2006Sat 24 SepPeterhead0 - 1Raith RoversSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Peterhead have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the The Blue Toon in those games, with 6 conceded.

The away form of Raith Rovers is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Rovers have hit 6 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Peterhead lie just outside the playoff positions in the Bells Scottish Division Two, picking up 2 points from their 2 games so far. Raith Rovers are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 2 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Peterhead632111711
Raith Rovers60153101

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Peterhead Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Raith Rovers Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 8 most recent games.