FootyMAD's Gretna match preview

Last updated : 12 November 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Gretna v Peterhead fixture

Peterhead face a trip to Gretna at Raydale Park on Saturday evening,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2004, as the Black and Whites edged out their past their rivals by a score of 3 - 2 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 11 SepPeterhead1 - 1GretnaSCD3
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

Recent respective form guides

Gretna could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. In this time, Black and Whites have rattled up an impressive 23 goals, and conceded 4.

Peterhead's away form is equally impressive, seeing them pick up six wins out of six. The Blue Toon have managed to tuck away 10 goals in this period, and concede just the 3.

Gretna are holding the final promotion place in the Bells Scottish Division Three, and have accumulated 34 points from the 13 games they have played so far. Peterhead are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, with their 13 games giving them a return of 37 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gretna660032418
Peterhead660016618

FootyMad's prediction ...

Peterhead are certainly at their peak on the road, though your FootyMad panel sees this as a stern test, and one from which they may have to settle for a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Gretna Won 11 successive home games.
14 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 7 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 8 .
Peterhead 7 successive away victories.
11 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 7 matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.