FootyMAD's Gretna match preview

Last updated : 07 April 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Gretna v Peterhead fixture

Peterhead face a trip to Gretna at Raydale Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The The Blue Toon will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them being consigned to defeat by opponents in 5 of the 8 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Gretna running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 11 FebPeterhead1 - 3GretnaSCD2
2005/2006Sat 03 DecGretna3 - 0PeterheadSCD2
2005/2006Sat 15 OctPeterhead0 - 2GretnaSCD2
2004/2005Sat 19 MarGretna6 - 1PeterheadSCD3
2004/2005Sat 22 JanPeterhead4 - 2GretnaSCD3
2004/2005Sat 13 NovGretna2 - 1PeterheadSCD3
2004/2005Sat 11 SepPeterhead1 - 1GretnaSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Gretna have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. During these games, Black and Whites have smashed 14 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 3.

Peterhead have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the The Blue Toon have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Gretna are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Two, with their 30 games giving them a return of 76 points. Peterhead are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 51 points from 32 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gretna650115515
Peterhead641110613

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Gretna 16 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 11 .
Peterhead 4 games since last away draw.