FootyMAD's Gretna match preview

Last updated : 10 August 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hibernian v Gretna fixture

Hibernian prepare to entertain Gretna at Easter Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The The Hibees have drawn both of the previous games against their opponents, however.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Easter Road Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2007, with Hibernian running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 03 FebHibernian3-1GretnaSFAC
2006/2007Wed 20 SepHibernian6 - 0GretnaSLGC

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The The Hibees's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Gretna have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.

Hibernian find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 3 points they have accumulated from 1 games. Gretna find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 1 games have yielded only 0 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian6213687
Gretna6132386

FootyMad's prediction ...

Hibernian are not exactly setting the world alight at Easter Road Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Gretna in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Gretna Undefeated in last 5 away games.