FootyMAD's Gretna match preview

Last updated : 10 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee v Gretna fixture

Dundee prepare to entertain Gretna at Dens Park on Sunday afternoon, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. The Dee lost the only previous game contested between the two teams.

The only previous meeting between Dundee and Gretna at was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners 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:
2006/2007Sat 30 DecGretna1 - 0DundeeSCD1
2006/2007Sat 04 NovDundee1-3GretnaSCD1
2006/2007Sat 09 SepGretna0 - 4DundeeSCD1
2005/2006Sat 01 AprGretna3 - 0DundeeSFAC

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 10 goals have been scored by the The Dee in those games, with 7 conceded.

Gretna have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Black and Whites's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 11 goals for and 9 against.

Dundee are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 42 points from 28 games. Gretna are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division One, with their 28 games giving them a return of 53 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee63129710
Gretna61146114

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dundee may be coming up against a decent side in Gretna, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the The Dee. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Gretna Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.