History of the Dunfermline Athletic v Heart of Midlothian fixture
Dunfermline Athletic play host to Heart of Midlothian at East End Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 27 of the 56 previous games, with the Pars winning just 17.
The last time the two teams met at Dunfermline Athletic was just over four years ago, in February 2007, the Pars carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009/2010 | Wed 23 Sep | Hearts | 2 - 1 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish League Cup |
| 2007/2008 | Tue 25 Sep | Hearts | 4 - 1 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish League Cup |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 03 Feb | Dunfermline A. | 1-0 | Hearts | Scottish F.A. Cup |
| 2006/2007 | Tue 02 Jan | Dunfermline A. | 0 - 1 | Hearts | Scottish Premier |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 28 Oct | Hearts | 1 - 1 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish Premier |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 29 Jul | Dunfermline A. | 1 - 2 | Hearts | Scottish Premier |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 08 Apr | Hearts | 4 - 0 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish Premier |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Dunfermline Athletic have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. While Pars have scored 10, a worringly large 13 have been leaked at the other end.
Heart of Midlothian's away form is none too clever either, collecting just 4 draws from the last six contests. Jambo's have conceded 5 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.
Dunfermline Athletic are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 9 points from 9 matches.
Heart of Midlothian's total of 15 points from their 10 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunfermline Athletic | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 19 | 1 |
| Heart of Midlothian | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at East End Park for the Pars and the Madmen are unable to see past Heart of Midlothian claiming victory in a close match.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Dunfermline Athletic | Failed to win in previous 5 home matches. Latest 2 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 6 most recent games. |
| Heart of Midlothian | Not won in previous 15 away matches. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here