FootyMAD's Raith Rovers match preview

Last updated : 11 February 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Raith Rovers v Clyde fixture

Clyde face a trip to Raith Rovers at Stark's Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 62 games played, Bully Wee have recorded 22 wins, and Raith Rovers have come away with 25 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 3 winners in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 16 OctClyde2 - 0Raith RoversSCD1
2004/2005Sat 14 AugRaith Rovers1 - 3ClydeSCD1
2003/2004Sat 17 AprClyde4 - 1Raith RoversSCD1
2003/2004Sat 21 FebRaith Rovers0 - 3ClydeSCD1
2003/2004Sat 06 DecClyde0 - 0Raith RoversSCD1
2003/2004Sat 18 OctRaith Rovers0 - 1ClydeSCD1
2001/2002Sat 06 AprRaith Rovers0 - 1ClydeSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Raith Rovers's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Rovers have conceded a disappointing 9 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

Clyde's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Bully Wee have conceded 6 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Raith Rovers find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 25 games have yielded only 10 points. Clyde are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 41 points from 21 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Raith Rovers61054133
Clyde64207114

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Bully Wee of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at Stark's Park with Clyde coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Raith Rovers 6 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Clyde Undefeated in last 3 away games.
7 games since last defeat.