Partick Thistle have performed better than Montrose so far this season, but every game starts at 0-0. Here's all you need to know about the upcoming game:
- Partick Thistle have the most scored goals in the second half (17) in League One
These are busy days for the home team, as they were in action only two days ago in the League One. Thankfully the previous game, versus Clyde, was also a home game here at The Energy Check Stadium. The away team is better rested.
It should be mentioned that Montrose play their home matches on artifical turf, so they have to adjust for this one as it's played on grass. Does it matter? Recent statistics for Montrose on grass are 8 victories, 7 draws and 10 defeats from 25 games. In these matches they have a goal statistics scored/conceded: 38-39. You can compare this with overall results below.
Partick Thistle form and stats
The story so far in the League One for Partick Thistle at their home stadium (The Energy Check Stadium) is 3 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeat.
Nothing to worry about in defence for Partick Thistle, as their goalkeeper Jamie Sneddon has completely shut out the opponents for 253 minutes in the League One.
A nice win for Partick Thistle last time playing, versus Clyde. That was also a home game and the match ended 2-0 with Z. Rudden (2) scoring for the victors. Before that match, a win away at Peterhead.
The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Partick have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found nine games) they have won three times, drawn three and lost three.
Partick Thistle are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 11 goals in 8 games. From these home matches, Partick have conceded only 7 goals.
Montrose form and stats
3 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. That’s the product of Montrose playing as the away team in the League One this season.
Montrose's last game was the home draw against Airdrieonians (2-2). Preceding that game, the 0-0 draw paying a visit to Dumbarton.
It looked so good for Montrose vs Airdrieonians, but the job was not completed and victory was lost as a 2-0 lead was turned into a 2-2 draw.
We have checked recent matches where Montrose have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those nine games were four victories, one draw and four defeats.
Montrose has another fixture away, a Scottish Cup game, against Kilmarnock in just two days. A tough schedule for the visitors!
Montrose have scored 11 goals on their travels this season, from 8 away games in the league. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 1 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Montrose have conceded 11 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
These teams' last encounter with each other was the Montrose - Partick 0-1 earlier this season. Head-2-head stats last two meetings: two - zero - zero (Partick wins - draws - Montrose wins). As for goals, zero matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), two had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  B. Graham 10 goals |   G. Webster 7 goals | R. McLean 6 goals |
Partick Thistle missing players
Montrose missing players
| Partick Thistle | Montrose | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 16 | 8 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| 7 | 3 | 2 | Won | W | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 6 | 4 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 23 | 11 | 4 | Scored | S | 2 | 11 | 26 |
| 13 | 7 | 1 | Conceded | C | 3 | 11 | 21 |
| 88% | 88% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 88% | 88% |
| 62% | 75% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 75% | 75% |
| 38% | 38% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 50% | 62% |
| 25% | 25% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 38% | 50% |
| 6% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 25% | 19% |
| 38% | 50% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 62% | 56% |
| 44% | 38% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 25% | 31% |
| 31% | 25% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 25% | 25% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.7 | 1.9 | 1.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.5 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | 12.3 | 10.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 4.5 | 8.8 | 10.1 |
| 5.1 | 4.3 | 4.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1.5 | 2.9 | 3.7 |
| 29% | 33% | 44% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 67% | 48% | 44% |
- Partick Thistle have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (5) in League One
- Partick Thistle have the most scored goals in the second half (17) in League One
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Falkirk | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 31 |
| 2 | Cove Rangers | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 28 |
| 3 | Partick Thistle | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 23 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 27 |
| 4 | Airdrieonians | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 27 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 26 |
| 5 | Montrose | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 26 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 24 |
| 6 | East Fife | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 22 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 16 | -1 | 24 |
| 7 | Peterhead | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 9 | -6 | 20 |
| 8 | Clyde | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 19 | 30 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 15 | -11 | 17 |
| 9 | Dumbarton | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 9 | -8 | 16 |
| 10 | Forfar Athletic | 17 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 28 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 14 | -17 | 11 |