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Last updated : 08 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Motherwell v Kilmarnock fixture

Kilmarnock face a trip to Motherwell at Fir Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Killie will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Kilmarnock inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the The 'Well in a Scottish Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 24 NovKilmarnock0 - 1MotherwellSPL
2007/2008Sat 18 AugMotherwell1 - 2KilmarnockSPL
2006/2007Tue 03 AprMotherwell0 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2006/2007Sat 23 DecKilmarnock1 - 2MotherwellSPL
2006/2007Tue 07 NovKilmarnock3 - 2MotherwellSLGC
2006/2007Sat 30 SepMotherwell5 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2005/2006Wed 08 FebKilmarnock2 - 0MotherwellSPL

Recent respective form guides

Motherwell 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 The 'Well in those games, with 7 conceded.

In complete contrast to Motherwell, Kilmarnock are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Motherwell find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 35 points they have accumulated from 21 games. Kilmarnock are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 24 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Motherwell621310147
Kilmarnock61145104

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the The 'Well, as the Killie have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Motherwell 6 games since last home draw.
Kilmarnock Last drawn game 5 outings ago.