FootyMAD's Raith Rovers match preview

Last updated : 28 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dunfermline Athletic v Raith Rovers fixture

Dunfermline A. prepare to entertain Raith Rovers at East End Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 43 games played, Pars have recorded 19 wins, and Raith Rovers have come away with 17 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at East End Park was earlier this season, with Dunfermline A. running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Scottish League Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Wed 26 AugDunfermline A.3-1Raith RoversSLGC
1999/2000Sat 18 MarDunfermline A.0 - 2Raith RoversSCD1
1999/2000Mon 03 JanRaith Rovers3 - 0Dunfermline A.SCD1
1999/2000Sat 06 NovDunfermline A.1 - 1Raith RoversSCD1
1999/2000Sat 18 SepRaith Rovers2 - 2Dunfermline A.SCD1
1996/1997Sat 15 MarRaith Rovers0 - 1Dunfermline A.SPL
1996/1997Wed 01 JanDunfermline A.2 - 0Raith RoversSPL

Recent respective form guides

Dunfermline Athletic have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Pars in those games, with 6 conceded.

The Rovers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Dunfermline A. are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 3 games giving them a return of 6 points. Raith Rovers are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 5 points from 3 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dunfermline A.640213412
Raith Rovers62229108

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Pars. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Dunfermline A. 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Raith Rovers No sequences of note