FM Preview: Dumbarton v Airdrie United 21 Apr 2012

Last updated : 20 April 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Dumbarton v Airdrie United fixture

Airdrie United face a trip to Dumbarton at The Rock on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 17 of the 46 previous games, with the hosts winning just 15.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Rock was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 21 Jan Airdrie Utd. 2 - 3 Dumbarton Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 22 Oct Dumbarton 1-1 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 06 Aug Airdrie Utd. 3 - 0 Dumbarton Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Sat 16 Apr Airdrie Utd. 2 - 1 Dumbarton Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Sat 12 Feb Dumbarton 1 - 1 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Tue 01 Feb Airdrie Utd. 1 - 2 Dumbarton Scottish Division Two
2010/2011 Sat 02 Oct Dumbarton 1 - 3 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Division Two

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Recent respective form guides

Dumbarton have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Sons's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The away form of Airdrie United however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Diamonds, and 6 goals against.

Dumbarton are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 49 points from 33 games.

Airdrie United's total of 48 points from their 33 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Two.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Dumbarton 6 1 1 4 3 13 4
Airdrie United 6 6 0 0 15 1 18

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Diamonds have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from The Rock with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Dumbarton 10 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Airdrie United 3 successive away victories.
4 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 6 matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.

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