FootyMAD's Kilmarnock match preview

Last updated : 09 September 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Kilmarnock v Dunfermline Athletic fixture

Dunfermline A. face a trip to Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 53 games played, Pars have recorded 12 wins, and Kilmarnock have come away with 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2005, as they swept to an impressive 4 - 0 win in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 21 MayKilmarnock4 - 0Dunfermline A.SPL
2004/2005Sat 19 FebKilmarnock2 - 1Dunfermline A.SPL
2004/2005Sat 20 NovDunfermline A.4 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2004/2005Sun 29 AugKilmarnock1 - 0Dunfermline A.SPL
2003/2004Sat 03 AprDunfermline A.2 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2003/2004Sat 17 JanKilmarnock1 - 1Dunfermline A.SPL
2003/2004Sat 18 OctDunfermline A.2 - 3KilmarnockSPL

Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. In this time, Killie have rattled up an impressive 19 goals, and conceded 6.

Dunfermline A. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. While the Pars have hit 4 goals, 7 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Kilmarnock are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 10 points from 5 games. Dunfermline A. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 2 points from 5 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Kilmarnock641117913
Dunfermline A.6123385

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dunfermline A. have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Kilmarnock may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Kilmarnock Won 3 successive home games.
19 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Dunfermline A. No sequences of note