FootyMAD's Gretna match preview

Last updated : 19 March 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Gretna v Elgin City fixture

Elgin City face a trip to Gretna at Raydale Park on Saturday evening, looking to break their duck against the hosts. While the majority of previous matches have ended up drawn, a win has yet to be registered by City.

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

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 07 FebElgin City1 - 1GretnaSCD3
2003/2004Sat 08 NovGretna2 - 2Elgin CitySCD3
2003/2004Sat 13 SepElgin City3 - 3GretnaSCD3
2002/2003Sat 03 MayGretna2 - 1Elgin CitySCD3
2002/2003Sat 22 FebElgin City2 - 2GretnaSCD3
2002/2003Sat 19 OctGretna0 - 0Elgin CitySCD3
2002/2003Sat 10 AugElgin City0 - 2GretnaSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Gretna have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These games have seen the Black and Whites score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

The away form of Elgin City is pretty dire, losing every single one of the last six matches played! While the City have hit 7 goals, 28 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Gretna are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 49 points from 27 games. Elgin City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 18 points from 27 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gretna631210610
Elgin City61146164

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Black and Whites, as the City have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Gretna Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Elgin City Lost each of the previous 6 away matches.
Not won in previous 10 away matches.