FootyMAD's Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 20 December 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Hibernian v Dunfermline Athletic fixture

Dunfermline A. face a trip to Hibernian at Easter Road Stadium on Sunday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Pars will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 27 and win only 5 of the 45 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2003, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 20 SepDunfermline A.0 - 0HibernianSPL
2002/2003Thu 06 MarHibernian0 - 2Dunfermline A.SFAC
2002/2003Sat 22 FebDunfermline A.1 - 1HibernianSFAC
2002/2003Sat 15 FebHibernian1 - 3Dunfermline A.SPL
2002/2003Sat 30 NovDunfermline A.1 - 1HibernianSPL
2002/2003Wed 11 SepHibernian1 - 4Dunfermline A.SPL
2001/2002Sat 16 FebHibernian1 - 1Dunfermline A.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Hibees's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The away form of Dunfermline A. is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Pars have hit 4 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hibernian see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 19 points from their 16 games played so far, Dunfermline A. find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 26 points they have accumulated from 16 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian61236105
Dunfermline A.6321101011

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Pars out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Hibernian. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Dunfermline A. Not won in previous 6 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.