FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dunfermline Athletic v Motherwell fixture

Dunfermline A. prepare to entertain Motherwell at East End Park on Tuesday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 55 games played, Pars have recorded 26 wins, and Motherwell have come away with 18 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at East End Park was less than a year ago, in January 2006, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 14 OctMotherwell2 - 1Dunfermline A.SPL
2005/2006Sat 29 AprMotherwell2 - 3Dunfermline A.SPL
2005/2006Sat 28 JanDunfermline A.1-1MotherwellSPL
2005/2006Sat 29 OctDunfermline A.0 - 3MotherwellSPL
2005/2006Sat 06 AugMotherwell1 - 0Dunfermline A.SPL
2004/2005Wed 02 MarDunfermline A.0 - 0MotherwellSPL
2004/2005Sat 27 NovMotherwell2 - 1Dunfermline A.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Dunfermline Athletic's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Pars have conceded a disappointing 13 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

Motherwell's away form is none too clever either, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the The 'Well have hit 8 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Dunfermline A. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 20 games have yielded only 14 points. Motherwell are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 21 points from 20 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dunfermline A.61234115
Motherwell630311169

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at East End Park for the Pars and the Madmen are unable to see past Motherwell claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Dunfermline A. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Motherwell 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.