FM Preview: Kilmarnock v Motherwell 09 Feb 2013

Last updated : 08 February 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Kilmarnock v Motherwell fixture

Kilmarnock prepare to entertain Motherwell at Rugby Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 114 games played, Killie have recorded 54 wins, and Motherwell have come away with 42 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Rugby Park was earlier this season, with Motherwell inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Killie in a Scottish Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 29 Dec Motherwell 2 - 2 Kilmarnock Scottish Premier
2012/2013 Sat 18 Aug Kilmarnock 1-2 Motherwell Scottish Premier
2011/2012 Sat 24 Mar Kilmarnock 2 - 0 Motherwell Scottish Premier
2011/2012 Sat 22 Oct Motherwell 0 - 0 Kilmarnock Scottish Premier
2011/2012 Sat 30 Jul Kilmarnock 0 - 0 Motherwell Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Wed 11 May Motherwell 1 - 1 Kilmarnock Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 19 Mar Kilmarnock 3 - 1 Motherwell Scottish Premier

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Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock 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, 9 to 8.

The 'Well have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the 'Well, and 9 goals against.

Kilmarnock see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 29 points from their 24 games played so far,

Motherwell's total of 37 points from their 23 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Kilmarnock 6 1 3 2 8 10 6
Motherwell 6 3 1 2 13 10 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Kilmarnock 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

Team Sequences
Kilmarnock 4 games since last home draw.
Motherwell Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.

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