FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 22 December 2006 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 96 games played, Killie have recorded 46 wins, and Motherwell have come away with 35 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Rugby Park was earlier this season, as the Killie squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 in a Scottish League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 07 NovKilmarnock3-2MotherwellSLGC
2006/2007Sat 30 SepMotherwell5 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2005/2006Wed 08 FebKilmarnock2 - 0MotherwellSPL
2005/2006Sat 05 NovMotherwell2 - 2KilmarnockSPL
2005/2006Sat 13 AugKilmarnock4 - 1MotherwellSPL
2004/2005Sat 16 AprMotherwell1 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2004/2005Sat 15 JanKilmarnock2 - 0MotherwellSPL

Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Killie in those games, with 7 conceded.

In complete contrast to Kilmarnock, Motherwell are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the The 'Well have hit 7 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Kilmarnock find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 29 points they have accumulated from 19 games. Motherwell are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 18 points from 19 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Kilmarnock6312121010
Motherwell620410176

FootyMad's prediction ...

Kilmarnock may be coming up against a decent side in Motherwell, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Killie. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Kilmarnock Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Motherwell 5 games since last away draw.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.