FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 28 November 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Kilmarnock v Motherwell fixture

Kilmarnock prepare to entertain Motherwell at Rugby Park on Saturday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. It couldn't be much closer,Killie having the edge 41 games to 35.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Rugby Park was less than a year ago, in January 2003, the Killie carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 23 AugMotherwell2 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2002/2003Wed 29 JanKilmarnock1-0MotherwellSPL
2002/2003Sat 25 JanKilmarnock0 - 1MotherwellSFAC
2002/2003Sat 09 NovMotherwell0 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2002/2003Sat 17 AugKilmarnock0 - 3MotherwellSPL
2001/2002Sat 27 AprKilmarnock1 - 4MotherwellSPL
2001/2002Wed 23 JanMotherwell2 - 0KilmarnockSPL

Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While Killie have scored 6, a worringly large 15 have been leaked at the other end.

Motherwell's away form is none too clever either, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the The 'Well, and 9 goals against.

Kilmarnock see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 14 points from their 13 games played so far, Motherwell find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 20 points they have accumulated from 13 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Kilmarnock620411186
Motherwell63309312

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Rugby Park for the Killie and the Madmen are unable to see past Motherwell claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Kilmarnock Been beaten in each of their previous 4 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Motherwell 3 successive away victories.
4 games since last away draw.
8 games since last defeat.