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Last updated : 02 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Celtic v Dunfermline Athletic fixture

Dunfermline A. face a trip to Celtic at Celtic Park on Saturday afternoon, with the intention of improving a poor record there. The have tasted victory on only 6 occasions from the 50 previous games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, the The Bhoys carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sun 10 DecDunfermline A.1 - 2CelticSPL
2006/2007Sat 16 SepCeltic1 - 0Dunfermline A.SPL
2005/2006Sun 19 MarDunfermline A.0 - 3CelticSLGC
2005/2006Sun 19 FebDunfermline A.1 - 8CelticSPL
2005/2006Sat 26 NovCeltic0 - 1Dunfermline A.SPL
2005/2006Sun 28 AugDunfermline A.0 - 4CelticSPL
2004/2005Sat 12 MarCeltic6 - 0Dunfermline A.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Celtic are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, During these games, The Bhoys have smashed 14 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 3.

In complete contrast to Celtic, Dunfermline A. are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Pars have conceded 11 goals in these games, and only hit 1 in reply.

Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 28 games giving them a return of 71 points. Dunfermline A. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 28 games have yielded only 16 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Celtic651011416
Dunfermline A.6222458

FootyMad's prediction ...

Pars are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Celtic. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Celtic Unbeaten in the last 32 home games.
Unbeaten run of 15 matches.
Dunfermline A. Not won in previous 15 away matches.