FootyMAD's Kilmarnock match preview

Last updated : 03 March 2006 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 55 games played, Pars have recorded 13 wins, and Kilmarnock have come away with 22 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Dunfermline A. inflicting a narrow 3 - 4 defeat upon the Killie in a Scottish League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 03 DecDunfermline A.0 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2005/2006Tue 20 SepKilmarnock3 - 4Dunfermline A.SLGC
2005/2006Sat 10 SepKilmarnock3 - 2Dunfermline A.SPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Killie in those games, with 7 conceded.

The Pars have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Kilmarnock's 44 points from 27 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position. Dunfermline A. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 19 points from 28 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Kilmarnock6321131011
Dunfermline A.62317129

FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and I think this game will result in a narrow home win for the Killie. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Kilmarnock Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Dunfermline A. 5 games since last away draw.
No win in the 2 most recent games.