FootyMAD's Greenock Morton match preview

Last updated : 28 September 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee v Greenock Morton fixture

Dundee prepare to entertain Greenock Morton at Dens Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Dee are clearly on top, having won 42 and lost only 14 of the 73 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Dens Park was earlier this season, with Dundee running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Scottish League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 07 AugDundee2-0MortonSLGC
1997/1998Sat 14 MarDundee2 - 0MortonSCD1
1997/1998Sat 17 JanMorton0 - 0DundeeSCD1
1997/1998Sat 22 NovDundee0 - 1MortonSCD1
1997/1998Sat 27 SepMorton0 - 2DundeeSCD1
1996/1997Sat 03 MayMorton1 - 1DundeeSCD1
1996/1997Sat 22 FebDundee1 - 0MortonSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Dundee are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 8.

The The 'Ton have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Dundee are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 15 points from 7 games. Morton see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 8 points from their 7 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee62311189
Morton6213797

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its not been a very profitable last few weeks for Dundee, and I'm afraid the Footymad team cannot see it getting too much better here. Look no further than honours being even at the end of this one. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Morton 4 games since last away draw.