FootyMAD's Gretna match preview

Last updated : 28 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Celtic v Gretna fixture

Celtic prepare to entertain Gretna at Celtic Park on Saturday afternoon, for the first time in their history, and will be hoping to give their new opponents the runaround.



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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sun 07 OctGretna1 - 2CelticSPL

Recent respective form guides

Celtic are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the The Bhoys, with 3 goals against.

In complete contrast to Celtic, Gretna are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Black and Whites have hit 5 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Celtic are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 19 games giving them a return of 40 points. Gretna find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 18 games have yielded only 10 points.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Celtic62221068
Gretna61327106

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Celtic fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the The Bhoys. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Celtic Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Gretna 4 games since last defeat.