FootyMAD's Raith Rovers match preview

Last updated : 27 April 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Raith Rovers v Peterhead fixture

Peterhead face a trip to Raith Rovers at Stark's Park on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having managed to conjure up just 1 wins from the previous 3 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 5 - 2 thriller, in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 17 FebPeterhead0 - 0Raith RoversSCD2
2006/2007Sat 30 DecRaith Rovers5 - 2PeterheadSCD2
2006/2007Sat 19 AugPeterhead0 - 1Raith RoversSCD2
2005/2006Sat 25 MarRaith Rovers1 - 0PeterheadSCD2
2005/2006Sat 28 JanPeterhead0 - 0Raith RoversSCD2
2005/2006Sat 26 NovRaith Rovers0 - 2PeterheadSCD2
2005/2006Sat 24 SepPeterhead0 - 1Raith RoversSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Raith Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These games have seen the Rovers score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.

Peterhead have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The The Blue Toon's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Raith Rovers are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 59 points from 35 games. Peterhead see themselves just below half way in the Bells Scottish Division Two, showing a record of 41 points from their 35 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Raith Rovers64119513
Peterhead6231889

FootyMad's prediction ...

Peterhead have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Raith Rovers may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Raith Rovers Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Peterhead No win in the 2 most recent games.