FM Preview: Kilmarnock v Motherwell 30 Jul 2011

Last updated : 29 July 2011 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 103 games played, Killie have recorded 48 wins, and Motherwell have come away with 39 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Rugby Park was less than a year ago, in March 2011, with Kilmarnock running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Wed 11 May Motherwell 1 - 1 Kilmarnock Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 19 Mar Kilmarnock 3-1 Motherwell Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Wed 02 Feb Motherwell 0 - 1 Kilmarnock Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sun 22 Aug Kilmarnock 0 - 1 Motherwell Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sat 27 Feb Motherwell 1 - 0 Kilmarnock Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sat 16 Jan Kilmarnock 0 - 3 Motherwell Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sat 22 Aug Motherwell 3 - 1 Kilmarnock Scottish Premier

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Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Killie have scored 7, a worringly large 15 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Motherwell is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the The 'Well have hit 6 goals, 16 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Kilmarnock lie just outside the playoff positions in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, picking up 1 points from their 1 games so far.

Motherwell are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 1 games giving them a return of 3 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Kilmarnock 6 0 3 3 7 15 3
Motherwell 6 1 1 4 4 17 4

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Kilmarnock at home in recent games, and, though we cannot see a run starting here, we do think the Killie will at least gain a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Kilmarnock Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Not won in the 9 most recent games.
Motherwell Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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