FootyMAD's Hamilton Academical match preview

Last updated : 21 September 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hamilton Academical v Livingston fixture

Livingston face a trip to Hamilton Academical at New Douglas Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 18 games played, Livi have recorded 4 wins, and Hamilton Ac. have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2007, with Hamilton Ac. running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 07 AprHamilton Ac.3 - 0LivingstonSCD1
2006/2007Sat 27 JanLivingston1 - 2Hamilton Ac.SCD1
2006/2007Sat 06 JanHamilton Ac.2 - 4LivingstonSFAC
2006/2007Sat 02 DecHamilton Ac.1 - 1LivingstonSCD1
2006/2007Fri 13 OctLivingston0 - 1Hamilton Ac.SCD1
1996/1997Sat 10 MayHamilton Ac.0 - 0LivingstonSCD2
1996/1997Sun 30 MarLivingston1 - 2Hamilton Ac.SCD2

Recent respective form guides

Hamilton Academical are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Accies in those games, with 8 conceded.

The away form of Livingston is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Livi have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hamilton Ac. are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 6 games giving them a return of 18 points. Livingston are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 5 points from 6 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hamilton Ac.650114415
Livingston61321086

FootyMad's prediction ...

Livi are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Hamilton Ac.. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Hamilton Ac. 7 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 5 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 11 .
Livingston Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 8 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.