FootyMAD's Peterhead match preview

Last updated : 14 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Raith Rovers v Peterhead fixture

Raith Rovers prepare to entertain Peterhead at Stark's Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 6 games played, Rovers have recorded 3 wins, and Peterhead have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stark's Park was less than a year ago, in April 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 2-5 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 30 AugPeterhead1 - 2Raith RoversSCD2
2007/2008Sat 26 AprRaith Rovers2-5PeterheadSCD2
2007/2008Sat 08 MarPeterhead1 - 0Raith RoversSCD2
2007/2008Sat 22 DecRaith Rovers2 - 2PeterheadSCD2
2007/2008Sat 06 OctPeterhead0 - 1Raith RoversSCD2
2006/2007Sat 28 AprRaith Rovers2 - 0PeterheadSCD2
2006/2007Sat 17 FebPeterhead0 - 0Raith RoversSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Raith Rovers have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Rovers in those games, with 9 conceded.

Peterhead have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The Blue Toon have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Raith Rovers are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, with their 13 games giving them a return of 28 points. Peterhead's total of 21 points from their 13 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Two.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Raith Rovers650113515
Peterhead6213967

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Peterhead is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Rovers in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Raith Rovers Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Won their latest 5 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Peterhead Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.