FootyMAD Greenock Morton match preview

Last updated : 17 October 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Alloa Athletic v Greenock Morton fixture

Alloa prepare to entertain Greenock Morton at Recreation Park on Saturday evening, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The Wasps are slightly behind, with 12 wins posted against 14 losses.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Recreation Park was just last season, in February 2002, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2001/2002Sat 20 AprGnk Morton0 - 0AlloaSCD2
2001/2002Sat 16 FebAlloa4-0Gnk MortonSCD2
2001/2002Sat 20 OctGnk Morton1 - 1AlloaSCD2
2001/2002Sat 11 AugAlloa1 - 1Gnk MortonSCD2
2000/2001Sat 05 MayAlloa0 - 3Gnk MortonSCD1
2000/2001Sat 03 FebGnk Morton1 - 1AlloaSCD1
2000/2001Sat 09 DecAlloa2 - 1Gnk MortonSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Alloa Athletic have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 9.

The away form of Gnk Morton however, is much more impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. Those games have seen the Ton pummel 14 goals, and let in 5.

Alloa are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 9 points from 9 matches. Gnk Morton are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Two, with their 8 games giving them a return of 17 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Alloa622210128
Gnk Morton631212910

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Recreation Park for the Wasps and the Madmen are unable to see past Gnk Morton claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Alloa Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Gnk Morton 11 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.