FM Preview: Greenock Morton v Dundee 11 Dec 2010

Last updated : 10 December 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Greenock Morton v Dundee fixture

Dundee face a trip to Greenock Morton at Cappielow Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 77 games played, The Dee have recorded 21 wins, and Morton have come away with 34 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2010, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw 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:
2010/2011Sat 02 OctDundee2 - 1MortonSCD1
2009/2010Sat 17 AprMorton2 - 2DundeeSCD1
2009/2010Sat 19 DecDundee3 - 1MortonSCD1
2009/2010Sat 17 OctMorton0 - 1DundeeSCD1
2009/2010Sat 08 AugDundee1 - 0MortonSCD1
2008/2009Sat 04 AprMorton2 - 0DundeeSCD1
2008/2009Sat 17 JanDundee0 - 0MortonSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Greenock Morton have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These games have seen the The 'Ton score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

Dundee have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Morton see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 13 points from their 13 games played so far, Dundee's 20 points from 13 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 4th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Morton63218511
Dundee633013812

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the The Dee out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Morton. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Morton 4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Dundee Undefeated in last 3 away games.
7 games since last defeat.