FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 15 May 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Heart Of Midlothian v Motherwell fixture

Hearts prepare to entertain Motherwell at Tynecastle Stadium on Sunday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Jambo's are clearly on top, having won 67 and lost only 22 of the 119 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tynecastle Stadium was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2003/2004Wed 07 AprMotherwell1 - 1HeartsSPL
2003/2004Sat 27 DecHearts0-0MotherwellSPL
2003/2004Sat 27 SepMotherwell1 - 1HeartsSPL
2002/2003Sat 01 MarHearts2 - 1MotherwellSPL
2002/2003Wed 04 DecMotherwell6 - 1HeartsSPL
2002/2003Sun 15 SepHearts4 - 2MotherwellSPL
2001/2002Sat 02 MarMotherwell1 - 2HeartsSPL

Recent respective form guides

Heart Of Midlothian are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Jambo's in those games, with 6 conceded.

Motherwell have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The 'Well have hit 6 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hearts are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 65 points from 37 games. Motherwell's 46 points from 37 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hearts63217411
Motherwell6213497

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 Jambo's in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Hearts Unbeaten in the last 7 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Motherwell Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.