FM Preview: Raith Rovers v Dundee 22 Feb 2011

Last updated : 21 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Raith Rovers v Dundee fixture

Dundee face a trip to Raith Rovers at Stark's Park on Tuesday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 21 of the 56 previous games, with the hosts winning just 17.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2010, the Rovers carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a Scottish Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 12 FebDundee2 - 1Raith RoversSCD1
2010/2011Sat 18 SepDundee0 - 0Raith RoversSCD1
2009/2010Sat 24 AprDundee2 - 0Raith RoversSCD1
2009/2010Wed 21 AprRaith Rovers1 - 0DundeeSCD1
2009/2010Sat 13 MarDundee1 - 2Raith RoversSFAC
2009/2010Sat 24 OctDundee2 - 1Raith RoversSCD1
2009/2010Sat 15 AugRaith Rovers2 - 2DundeeSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Raith Rovers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Rovers's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The away form of Dundee however, is much more impressive, with an unbeaten run in the last six, four of them victories. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the The Dee, and 5 goals against.

Raith Rovers are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 22 games giving them a return of 42 points. Dundee see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 20 points from their 22 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Raith Rovers631211710
Dundee64116613

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dundee are in smashing form away from home at present, and Footymad sees this carrying them to a narrow victory at Raith Rovers. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Raith Rovers Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Dundee Undefeated in last 7 away games.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.