FootyMAD's Partick Thistle match preview

Last updated : 13 February 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Kilmarnock v Partick Thistle fixture

Kilmarnock prepare to entertain Partick Thistle at Rugby Park on Saturday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 93 games played, Killie have recorded 40 wins, and Partick Th. have come away with 35 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Rugby Park was earlier this season, the Killie carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 22 NovPartick Th.2 - 4KilmarnockSPL
2003/2004Sat 16 AugKilmarnock2-1Partick Th.SPL
2002/2003Sun 23 FebKilmarnock1 - 0Partick Th.SPL
2002/2003Sat 30 NovPartick Th.3 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2002/2003Wed 11 SepKilmarnock1 - 0Partick Th.SPL
1995/1996Sat 20 AprKilmarnock2 - 1Partick Th.SPL
1995/1996Sat 10 FebPartick Th.0 - 1KilmarnockSPL

Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Killie have conceded a disappointing 10 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

Partick Th.'s away form is none too clever either, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the The Jags have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Kilmarnock are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 21 points from 23 matches. Partick Th. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 23 games have yielded only 12 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Kilmarnock61145134
Partick Th.63031489

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Kilmarnock Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Partick Th. 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.