FM Preview: Greenock Morton v Livingston 19 Jan 2013

Last updated : 18 January 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Greenock Morton v Livingston fixture

Livingston face a trip to Greenock Morton at Cappielow Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 27 games played, Livi have recorded 6 wins, and Greenock Morton have come away with 13 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cappielow Park was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Scottish Division One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 27 Oct Livingston 2 - 2 Morton Scottish Division One
2012/2013 Sat 11 Aug Morton 2-2 Livingston Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Sat 28 Apr Livingston 0 - 0 Morton Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Sat 10 Mar Morton 1 - 3 Livingston Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Sat 22 Oct Livingston 1 - 1 Morton Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Sat 13 Aug Morton 2 - 1 Livingston Scottish Division One
2008/2009 Sat 11 Apr Livingston 0 - 2 Morton Scottish Division One

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Recent respective form guides

Greenock Morton have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. In this time, 'Ton have rattled up an impressive 16 goals, and conceded 5.

Livingston have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Livi have hit 7 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Greenock Morton are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 20 games giving them a return of 39 points.

Livingston's 27 points from 17 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 4th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Greenock Morton 6 4 1 1 14 7 13
Livingston 6 2 2 2 7 9 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Greenock Morton 14 games since last home draw.
Livingston Not won in previous 2 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.

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