FootyMAD's Partick Thistle match preview

Last updated : 08 May 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee v Partick Thistle fixture

Dundee prepare to entertain Partick Thistle at Dens Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Dee are clearly on top, having won 57 and lost only 20 of the 99 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Dens Park was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2008/2009Sun 22 MarPartick Th.1 - 1DundeeSCD1
2008/2009Sat 20 DecDundee0-0Partick Th.SCD1
2008/2009Sat 04 OctPartick Th.0 - 0DundeeSCD1
2008/2009Tue 26 AugDundee1 - 2Partick Th.SLGC
2007/2008Tue 01 AprPartick Th.1 - 0DundeeSCD1
2007/2008Sat 29 DecDundee1 - 0Partick Th.SCD1
2007/2008Sat 27 OctPartick Th.1 - 1DundeeSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Dundee have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the The Dee in those games, with 7 conceded.

The away form of Partick Th. however, is much more impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. The The Jags have managed to tuck away 10 goals in this period, and concede just the 3.

Dundee's 47 points from 35 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position. Partick Th. are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 55 points from 35 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee6114274
Partick Th.6222458

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dundee are not in a rich vein of form at the moment, and your Madmen see things getting no better with Partick Th. running out comfortable winners. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Partick Th. Undefeated in last 7 away games.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.