FootyMAD's Partick Thistle match preview

Last updated : 21 February 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Partick Thistle v Glasgow Celtic fixture

Celtic face a trip to Partick Thistle at Firhill Stadium on Sunday afternoon, looking to further improve upon a decent past record there. So far, the The Bhoys have winning an impressive 64 games, and losing 20.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a Scottish League Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Thu 04 DecPartick Th.0 - 2CelticSLC
2003/2004Sat 29 NovCeltic3 - 1Partick Th.SPL
2003/2004Sat 23 AugPartick Th.1 - 2CelticSPL
2002/2003Sun 02 FebPartick Th.0 - 2CelticSPL
2002/2003Sun 17 NovCeltic4 - 0Partick Th.SPL
2002/2003Wed 06 NovCeltic1 - 1Partick Th.SLC
2002/2003Sat 24 AugPartick Th.0 - 1CelticSPL

Recent respective form guides

Partick Thistle have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 15 goals have been scored by the The Jags in those games, with 10 conceded.

The away form of Celtic however, is much more impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. Those games have seen the The Bhoys pummel 14 goals, and let in 4.

Partick Th. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 24 games have yielded only 12 points. Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 24 games giving them a return of 70 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Partick Th.620412106
Celtic660018418

FootyMad's prediction ...

Celtic are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Partick Th.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Partick Th. 14 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Celtic 5 successive away victories.
19 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 10 matches.
Last drawn game 17 outings ago.