FM Preview: Heart of Midlothian v Ross County 06 Apr 2013

Last updated : 05 April 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Heart of Midlothian v Ross County fixture

Heart of Midlothian prepare to entertain Ross County at Tynecastle at lunchtime on Saturday, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. Of the 4 previous meetings, 2 have been drawn, and 2 won by the Jambo's.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tynecastle was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Scottish Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 02 Feb Ross County 2 - 2 Hearts Scottish Premier
2012/2013 Sat 27 Oct Hearts 2-2 Ross County Scottish Premier
2002/2003 Wed 23 Oct Hearts 3 - 0 Ross County Scottish League Cup
2001/2002 Sat 05 Jan Hearts 2 - 1 Ross County Scottish F.A. Cup
2001/2002 Tue 25 Sep Ross County 0 - 0 Hearts Scottish League Cup
1998/1999 Wed 09 Sep Hearts 1 - 1 Ross County Scottish League Cup

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

Recent respective form guides

Heart of Midlothian have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Jambo's's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The away form of Ross County however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the County, and 5 goals against.

Heart of Midlothian are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 34 points from 32 matches.

Ross County lie just outside the playoff positions in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, picking up 44 from their 31 games so far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Heart of Midlothian 6 2 1 3 6 8 7
Ross County 6 4 0 2 9 5 12

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Jambo's of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Ross County, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Heart of Midlothian 7 games since last home draw.
Ross County 4 games since last away draw.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.

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