FootyMAD's Dunfermline Athletic match preview

Last updated : 08 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee v Dunfermline Athletic fixture

Dundee prepare to entertain Dunfermline Athletic at Dens Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Dees are clearly on top, winning 51.11% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Dens Park was earlier this season, with Dunfermline A. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Dees in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 01 JanDunfermline A.3 - 1DundeeSPL
2004/2005Sat 23 OctDundee1-2Dunfermline A.SPL
2003/2004Sat 14 FebDundee0 - 1Dunfermline A.SPL
2003/2004Sat 22 NovDunfermline A.2 - 0DundeeSPL
2003/2004Sun 17 AugDundee0 - 2Dunfermline A.SPL
2002/2003Sat 10 MayDundee2 - 2Dunfermline A.SPL
2002/2003Tue 28 JanDunfermline A.0 - 1DundeeSPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

The away form of Dunfermline A. is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Pars have conceded 14 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Dundee see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 28 points from their 31 games played so far, Dunfermline A. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 27 points from 31 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee61142114
Dunfermline A.60334143

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Dees's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Dunfermline A.. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee 5 games since last home draw.
Dunfermline A. Not won in previous 10 away matches.
No win in the 6 most recent games.