Club 28/08/2025
Statistical Preview: Partick Thistle vs Raith Rovers
Partick Thistle come into this match having conceded more goals than any other Championship side so far, while also scoring the second most. Raith Rovers, in contrast, have conceded only one goal this season. This sets up a matchup that should highlight two very different approaches.
Partick Thistle’s Form Guide
Using the Partick Thistle v Raith Rovers Match Centre on Andy’s Bet Club, we can see Thistle enjoyed a flawless start in the League Cup. They won all their group stage games and then beat Ayr United in the first knockout round, making them the only Championship club to reach the quarter-finals.
Their league form has not been quite as strong. They have one win, one draw, and one loss so far, with their only victory coming in their latest match against Ross County, who are yet to get their first win of the season.
● 1–3 Win vs Ross County (A) – Championship
● 2–0 Win vs Ayr United (H) – League Cup
● 1–1 Draw vs Greenock Morton (H) – Championship
● 5–1 Loss vs St. Johnstone (A) – Championship
● 1–3 Win vs Ross County (A) – League Cup
Partick Thistle’s Last Two League Matches Analysed:
Ross County vs Partick Thistle
The stats in this match, as shown in the table above, were very even. Both sides finished well above the league average of 12 shots, with 19 and 20 respectively. This made it an end-to-end contest with plenty of opportunities for goals.
Partick Thistle made the most of this, winning 3-1. A big factor was their presence in the opposition box, recording 31 touches compared to Ross County’s 16. This gave them more opportunities, allowing them to wait for clearer openings, rather than feeling rushed to take the shot.
These extra touches also earned Partick Thistle a penalty, which they converted in extra time to secure the result.
One area of weakness, however, was in the air. Partick Thistle won only 37% of their aerial duels, which contributed to a lower accuracy on long balls (58% compared to Ross County’s 70%) and a crossing accuracy of 33% to 42%.
Partick Thistle vs Greenock Morton
This match had far less action, with just 18 shots between the teams. Unlike against Ross County, Partick Thistle struggled to get into the opposition box, recording just 10 touches. As a result, six of their nine shots came from outside the area, and their only goal came from the penalty spot.
At the other end, they struggled to keep Morton out of their own box, with 17 touches. Morton achieved this by competing in more defensive duels with 77 compared to Partick Thistle’s 53, and making 23 clearances to 13.
Partick Thistle’s low duel success rate of 50% was also affected by their discipline, as they conceded 17 fouls compared to the league average of 13.
Partick Thistle’s One to Watch:
Logan Chalmers: Partick Thistle’s right winger has started the season strongly, scoring five goals in eight matches, making him already close to his tally of seven from last season.
He has also created chances for his teammates, averaging 2.3 key passes per league match and providing two assists so far this season.
Final Thoughts:
The Rovers’ defence will face a big test on Saturday, with Partick Thistle averaging 12 shots per match compared to the eight Raith have conceded on average this season.
A significant source of these efforts has been set pieces, with Thistle averaging five shots per game from dead-ball situations. They have also won two penalties in their three league matches so far, converting both.
One possible route for Raith to gain the upper hand is through pressing Partick Thistle’s midfield. Their opponents have only recovered the ball 36 times per game in the middle third this season, while Raith average 47. That added pressure could prevent Partick Thistle’s midfield from picking out quality passes into dangerous attacking areas, likely reducing the number of touches they will get in Raith’s box.You can find more high-quality football statistical previews, football betting tips, and the best Free Bet offers over at Andy’s Bet Club. 18+, Please Gamble Responsibly.