FootyMAD's Gretna match preview

Last updated : 20 April 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Gretna v Clyde fixture

Clyde face a trip to Gretna at Raydale Park on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3 - 3 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:
2006/2007Sat 24 FebClyde2 - 0GretnaSCD1
2006/2007Sat 06 JanClyde0 - 3GretnaSFAC
2006/2007Sat 21 OctGretna3 - 3ClydeSCD1
2006/2007Sun 13 AugClyde1 - 2GretnaSCD1
2005/2006Tue 14 FebGretna4 - 0ClydeSFAC
2005/2006Sat 04 FebClyde0 - 0GretnaSFAC
2003/2004Sat 10 JanClyde3 - 0GretnaSFAC

Recent respective form guides

Gretna have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Black and Whites in those games, with 7 conceded.

Clyde have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Bully Wee, and 4 goals against.

Gretna are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division One, with their 34 games giving them a return of 62 points. Clyde's 45 points from 34 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gretna6231439
Clyde6033253

FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and I think this game will result in a narrow home win for the Black and Whites. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Gretna 5 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Clyde Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 6 most recent games.