FM Preview: Queen of the South v Partick Thistle 12 Feb 2011

Last updated : 11 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Queen of the South v Partick Thistle fixture

Queen o.t.S. prepare to entertain Partick Thistle at Palmerston Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 21 of the 53 previous games, with the The Doonhamers winning just 20.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Palmerston Park was earlier this season, the The Doonhamers carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 18 SepQueen o.t.S.2-1Partick Th.SCD1
2009/2010Sat 01 MayPartick Th.1 - 0Queen o.t.S.SCD1
2009/2010Sat 06 MarQueen o.t.S.1 - 0Partick Th.SCD1
2009/2010Sat 26 DecPartick Th.2 - 2Queen o.t.S.SCD1
2009/2010Tue 25 AugPartick Th.1 - 2Queen o.t.S.SLGC
2009/2010Sat 22 AugQueen o.t.S.1 - 0Partick Th.SCD1
2008/2009Sat 11 AprPartick Th.0 - 2Queen o.t.S.SCD1

Recent respective form guides

Queen of the South have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Partick Th. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The Jags have hit 8 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Queen o.t.S.'s 23 points from 16 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 4th position. Partick Th.'s 22 points from 18 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Queen o.t.S.6303959
Partick Th.632111511

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the The Doonhamers. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Queen o.t.S. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Partick Th. Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.