FootyMAD's Gretna match preview

Last updated : 31 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Montrose v Gretna fixture

Montrose prepare to entertain Gretna at Links Park Ground on Saturday evening, determined to stop the rot against their opponents, having lost out to their rivals on 3 of the previous 4 occassions.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Links Park Ground was less than a year ago, in April 2004, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-4 winners 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:
2004/2005Sat 21 AugGretna1 - 0MontroseSCD3
2004/2005Sat 31 JulGretna3 - 0MontroseSCC
2003/2004Sat 24 AprMontrose1-4GretnaSCD3
2003/2004Sat 28 FebGretna1 - 2MontroseSCD3
2003/2004Sat 13 DecMontrose2 - 0GretnaSCD3
2003/2004Sat 04 OctGretna1 - 1MontroseSCD3
2002/2003Sat 10 MayMontrose0 - 1GretnaSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Montrose have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 9.

The Black and Whites have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. These six games have produced a glut of goals, with the Black and Whites scoring 23 and conceding 7.

Montrose see themselves just below half way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 22 points from their 17 games played so far, Gretna are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, with their 18 games giving them a return of 49 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Montrose6222978
Gretna660020518

FootyMad's prediction ...

Montrose are not in a rich vein of form at the moment, and your Madmen see things getting no better with Gretna running out comfortable winners. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Montrose 6 games since last home draw.
Gretna 5 successive away victories.
7 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 13 matches.
Last drawn game 15 outings ago.