FM Preview: Raith Rovers v Queen of the South 22 Oct 2011

Last updated : 21 October 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Raith Rovers v Queen of the South fixture

Queen of the South face a trip to Raith Rovers at Stark's Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 50 games played, Doonhamers have recorded 14 wins, and Raith Rovers have come away with 25 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2011, with Queen of the South inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Rovers in a Scottish Division One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

SeasonDateTeamResultTeamComp
2011/2012 Sat 13 Aug Queen o.t.S. 1 - 3 Raith Rovers Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 30 Apr Raith Rovers 0-1 Queen o.t.S. Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 05 Mar Queen o.t.S. 0 - 2 Raith Rovers Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 06 Nov Raith Rovers 0 - 1 Queen o.t.S. Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 14 Aug Queen o.t.S. 1 - 3 Raith Rovers Scottish Division One
2009/2010 Wed 28 Apr Raith Rovers 0 - 0 Queen o.t.S. Scottish Division One
2009/2010 Sat 17 Apr Queen o.t.S. 3 - 0 Raith Rovers Scottish Division One

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

Recent respective form guides

Raith Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 4.

The away form of Queen of the South is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Doonhamers have conceded 13 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Raith Rovers see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 12 points from their 9 games played so far,

Queen of the South are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 8 points from 9 matches.

Current overall team form

TeamPWDLFAP
Raith Rovers 6 1 2 3 6 7 5
Queen of the South 6 2 1 3 5 8 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics

TeamSequences
Raith Rovers 4 games since last home draw.
Queen of the South Lost each of the previous 5 away matches.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.

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Queens MAD Prediction ..

Queen's luck must change sometime and in this tight league I fancy them for a share of the points at Kirkcaldy.