FootyMAD's Dunfermline Athletic match preview

Last updated : 12 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee v Dunfermline Athletic fixture

Dundee prepare to entertain Dunfermline Athletic at Dens Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 48 games played, The Dee have recorded 24 wins, and Dunfermline A. have come away with 12 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Dens Park was less than a year ago, in January 2008, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 22 MarDunfermline A.0 - 1DundeeSCD1
2007/2008Sat 05 JanDundee0-0Dunfermline A.SCD1
2007/2008Sat 01 DecDunfermline A.0 - 1DundeeSCD1
2007/2008Sat 15 SepDundee1 - 1Dunfermline A.SCD1
2004/2005Sat 07 MayDunfermline A.5 - 0DundeeSPL
2004/2005Sat 09 AprDundee2 - 1Dunfermline A.SPL
2004/2005Sat 01 JanDunfermline A.3 - 1DundeeSPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the The Dee in those games, with 3 conceded.

The Pars 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. The Pars's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.

Dundee are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 10 points from 5 games. Dunfermline A.'s 7 points from 5 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee63126610
Dunfermline A.63127510

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dundee are starting to turn Dens Park into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Dundee 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Dunfermline A. 6 games since last away draw.