FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 21 November 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Motherwell v Livingston fixture

Livingston face a trip to Motherwell at Fir Park on Saturday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. Only 2 defeats have been registered in the 6 games, with 3 ending in victory.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2003, with Motherwell annihilating their visitors 6 - 2 in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 16 AugLivingston1 - 0MotherwellSPL
2002/2003Sat 24 MayMotherwell6 - 2LivingstonSPL
2002/2003Sun 29 DecLivingston1 - 0MotherwellSPL
2002/2003Sat 26 OctMotherwell1 - 5LivingstonSPL
2002/2003Sat 03 AugLivingston3 - 2MotherwellSPL
2001/2002Sat 02 FebMotherwell1 - 2LivingstonSPL
2001/2002Sat 01 DecLivingston3 - 1MotherwellSPL

Recent respective form guides

Motherwell have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 12 to 10.

The away form of Livingston however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The Livi Lions's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 11 goals for and 9 against.

Motherwell find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 18 points they have accumulated from 11 games. Livingston's 16 points from 12 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Motherwell633011512
Livingston63216311

FootyMad's prediction ...

This is a game which sees both teams in reasonable shape, and one which the Madmen are pretty confident will end up as a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Motherwell Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
Livingston 8 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.