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Dumbarton prepare to entertain Greenock Morton at Strathclyde Homes Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 25 of the 56 previous games, with the Sons winning just 22.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Strathclyde Homes Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2005, with Dumbarton running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2004/2005 | Sat 23 Apr | Morton | 0 - 0 | Dumbarton | SCD2 |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 19 Feb | Dumbarton | 3-0 | Morton | SCD2 |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 01 Jan | Morton | 3 - 0 | Dumbarton | SCD2 |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 21 Aug | Dumbarton | 0 - 3 | Morton | SCD2 |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 01 May | Dumbarton | 3 - 0 | Morton | SCD2 |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 13 Mar | Morton | 3 - 2 | Dumbarton | SCD2 |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 03 Jan | Dumbarton | 1 - 0 | Morton | SCD2 |
Recent respective form guides
Dumbarton haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Sons in those games, with 6 conceded.
Morton have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The The 'Ton's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.
Dumbarton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 3 matches. Morton are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 9 points from 3 games.
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| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Dumbarton | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 5 |
| Morton | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 15 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Dumbarton are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Dumbarton | Unbeaten in the last 8 home games. Not won in the 5 most recent games. |
| Morton | Undefeated in last 5 away games. Last drawn game 7 outings ago. |