FootyMAD's Partick Thistle match preview

Last updated : 17 February 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Peterhead v Partick Thistle fixture

Peterhead prepare to entertain Partick Thistle at Balmoor Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The The Blue Toon have drawn both of the previous games against their opponents, however.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Balmoor Stadium was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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:
2005/2006Tue 25 OctPartick Th.1 - 3PeterheadSCD2
2005/2006Sat 13 AugPeterhead1-1Partick Th.SCD2
2003/2004Wed 24 SepPeterhead2 - 2Partick Th.SLGC

Recent respective form guides

Peterhead 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 The Jags have had a decent run of form away from home recently, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The The Jags's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 12 goals for and 11 against.

Peterhead's total of 35 points from their 25 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Bells Scottish Division Two. Partick Th. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 43 points from 24 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Peterhead61235115
Partick Th.62318119

FootyMad's prediction ...

Peterhead are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Peterhead Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Partick Th. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.