FootyMAD's Dunfermline Athletic match preview

Last updated : 03 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Airdrie United v Dunfermline Athletic fixture

Airdrie Utd. prepare to entertain Dunfermline Athletic at Shyberry Excelsior Stadium on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 44 games played, The Diamonds have recorded 22 wins, and Dunfermline A. have come away with 13 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Shyberry Excelsior Stadium was just last season, in September 2007, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Scottish Challenge Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 23 AugDunfermline A.0 - 0Airdrie Utd.SCD1
2007/2008Tue 18 SepAirdrie Utd.0-2Dunfermline A.SCC
2005/2006Sat 07 JanDunfermline A.3 - 4Airdrie Utd.SFAC
1999/2000Sat 29 AprDunfermline A.1 - 0AirdrieoniansSCD1
1999/2000Sat 26 FebAirdrieonians1 - 2Dunfermline A.SCD1
1999/2000Sat 16 OctDunfermline A.0 - 0AirdrieoniansSCD1
1999/2000Sat 14 AugAirdrieonians2 - 2Dunfermline A.SCD1

Recent respective form guides

Airdrie United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the The Diamonds in those games, with 5 conceded.

The Pars have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Pars, and 5 goals against.

Airdrie Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 13 points from their 11 games played so far, Dunfermline A.'s 18 points from 11 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 4th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Airdrie Utd.6213587
Dunfermline A.63127410

FootyMad's prediction ...

Airdrie Utd. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Airdrie Utd. 4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Dunfermline A. An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.