Motherwell v Hearts7 Aug 2011

Last updated : 06 August 2011 By Footymad

Footymad preview History of the Motherwell v Hearts fixture

Hearts take a trip to Motherwell at Fir Park on Sunday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 58 of the 130 previous games, with the hosts winning just 49.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2010, with Hearts inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the 'Well in a league game

 

Recent encounters between the teams

SeasonDateTeamResultTeamComp
2010/2011 Sat 23 Apr Hearts 3 - 3 Motherwell Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 09 Apr Hearts 0 - 0 Motherwell Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Tue 14 Dec Motherwell 1 - 2 Hearts Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 25 Sep Hearts 0 - 2 Motherwell Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sat 24 Apr Hearts 0 - 2 Motherwell Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sat 13 Mar Motherwell 3 - 1 Hearts Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Wed 30 Dec Hearts 1 - 0 Motherwell Scottish Premier

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

 

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 11 goals have been scored by the 'Well in those games, with eight conceded.

In complete contrast to Motherwell, Hearts are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just four draws from the last six contests. While the Jambo's have hit six goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Motherwell are leading the way in the SPL, with their 2 games giving them a return of 4 points.

Hearts see themselves just below half way in theleague, showing a record of one point from their two games played so far,

 

Current overall team form

TeamPWDLFAP
Motherwell 6 1 2 3 4 12 5
Hearts 6 1 2 3 7 9 5

For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here

 

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

 

Sequence statistics

TeamSequences
Motherwell No sequences of note
Hearts Previous two away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous nine away matches.

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