FootyMAD's Raith Rovers match preview

Last updated : 26 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Raith Rovers v Dundee fixture

Dundee face a trip to Raith Rovers at Stark's Park on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 21 of the 55 previous games, with the hosts winning just 16.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 24 OctDundee2 - 1Raith RoversSCD1
2009/2010Sat 15 AugRaith Rovers2 - 2DundeeSCD1
1997/1998Sat 11 AprRaith Rovers1 - 1DundeeSCD1
1997/1998Sat 03 JanDundee1 - 1Raith RoversSCD1
1997/1998Sat 08 NovRaith Rovers0 - 1DundeeSCD1
1997/1998Sat 30 AugDundee2 - 2Raith RoversSCD1
1994/1995Sat 22 AprDundee0 - 2Raith RoversSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Raith Rovers have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. While Rovers have scored 5, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Dundee however, is much more impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. Just 7 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 3 have been let in at the wrong end.

Raith Rovers see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 26 points from their 20 games played so far, Dundee are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 24 games giving them a return of 47 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Raith Rovers6222588
Dundee64118513

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Dee have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Stark's Park with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Raith Rovers Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Dundee Undefeated in last 8 away games.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.