FootyMAD's Dunfermline Athletic match preview

Last updated : 21 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dunfermline Athletic v Airdrie United fixture

Airdrie Utd. face a trip to Dunfermline Athletic at East End Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 49 games played, The Diamonds have recorded 13 wins, and Dunfermline A. have come away with 19 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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:
2008/2009Sat 04 AprAirdrie Utd.1 - 1Dunfermline A.SCD1
2008/2009Tue 17 FebAirdrie Utd.1 - 2Dunfermline A.SFAC
2008/2009Sat 17 JanDunfermline A.1 - 1Airdrie Utd.SCD1
2008/2009Tue 04 NovAirdrie Utd.1 - 3Dunfermline A.SCD1
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

Recent respective form guides

Dunfermline Athletic have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Pars's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The The Diamonds 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. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Dunfermline A.'s 3 points from 2 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 4th position. Airdrie Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 2 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dunfermline A.631211510
Airdrie Utd.6033473

FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and I think this game will result in a narrow home win for the Pars. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Dunfermline A. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Airdrie Utd. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 6 most recent games.