FootyMAD's Gretna match preview

Last updated : 10 September 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Peterhead v Gretna fixture

Peterhead prepare to entertain Gretna at Balmoor Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The majority of those games have been won by the Blue Toon.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Balmoor Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2004, the Blue Toon carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Scottish Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 08 MayGretna3 - 2PeterheadSCD3
2003/2004Sat 06 MarPeterhead2-1GretnaSCD3
2003/2004Sat 25 OctGretna3 - 2PeterheadSCD3
2003/2004Tue 02 SepGretna1 - 2PeterheadSLC
2003/2004Sat 16 AugPeterhead2 - 0GretnaSCD3
2002/2003Sat 05 AprPeterhead1 - 0GretnaSCD3
2002/2003Sat 18 JanGretna1 - 1PeterheadSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Peterhead are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the Blue Toon in those games, with 11 conceded.

Gretna have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Black and Whites's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 11 goals for and 10 against.

Peterhead are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, with their 5 games giving them a return of 15 points. Gretna are holding the final promotion place in the Bells Scottish Division Three, and have accumulated 12 points from the 5 games they have played so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Peterhead 9 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 12 .
Gretna Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.