FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 12 August 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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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 93 games played, Killie have recorded 43 wins, and Motherwell have come away with 35 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Rugby Park was less than a year ago, in January 2005, with Kilmarnock running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 16 AprMotherwell1 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2004/2005Sat 15 JanKilmarnock2-0MotherwellSPL
2004/2005Sat 08 JanKilmarnock2 - 0MotherwellSFAC
2004/2005Wed 27 OctMotherwell0 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2003/2004Sat 21 FebMotherwell1 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2003/2004Sat 29 NovKilmarnock2 - 0MotherwellSPL
2003/2004Sat 23 AugMotherwell2 - 1KilmarnockSPL

Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Killie, with 5 goals against.

Motherwell have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Kilmarnock see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 3 points from their 2 games played so far, Motherwell find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 4 points they have accumulated from 2 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Kilmarnock641113713
Motherwell623110119

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Motherwell is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Killie in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Kilmarnock 16 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Motherwell Not won in previous 3 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.