FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 08 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Heart of Midlothian v Motherwell fixture

Hearts prepare to entertain Motherwell at Tynecastle Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Jambo's are clearly on top, having won 69 and lost only 23 of the 123 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tynecastle Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2006, with Hearts running out comfortable 3-0 winners 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:
2006/2007Sun 17 SepMotherwell0 - 1HeartsSPL
2005/2006Sat 18 FebHearts3-0MotherwellSPL
2005/2006Sat 26 NovMotherwell1 - 1HeartsSPL
2005/2006Sat 27 AugHearts2 - 1MotherwellSPL
2004/2005Sat 30 AprHearts0 - 0MotherwellSPL
2004/2005Sat 19 FebMotherwell2 - 0HeartsSPL
2004/2005Tue 01 FebMotherwell3 - 2HeartsSLGC

Recent respective form guides

Heart of Midlothian's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

Motherwell's away form is none too clever either, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The The 'Well's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Hearts's 24 points from 17 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position. Motherwell see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 18 points from their 17 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hearts6033473
Motherwell62139137

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Tynecastle Stadium for the Jambo's and the Madmen are unable to see past Motherwell claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Hearts Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 9 most recent games.
Motherwell 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.