FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 04 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Motherwell v Heart of Midlothian fixture

Hearts face a trip to Motherwell at Fir Park on Monday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 54 of the 122 previous games, with the hosts winning just 45.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Hearts inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the The 'Well in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 09 DecHearts4 - 1MotherwellSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Motherwell have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Hearts however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. Just 6 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 1 have been let in at the wrong end.

Motherwell see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 32 points from their 27 games played so far, Hearts find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 45 points they have accumulated from 28 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Motherwell63126510
Hearts6222448

FootyMad's prediction ...

An interesting game for the Jambo's to play at the moment, and one from which I believe will see Hearts take away one point. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Motherwell 5 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Hearts Not won in previous 2 away matches.