FM Preview: Dundee v Raith Rovers 12 Feb 2011

Last updated : 11 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee v Raith Rovers fixture

Raith Rovers face a trip to Dundee at Dens Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Rovers will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 35 and win only 11 of the 60 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 18 SepDundee0 - 0Raith RoversSCD1
2009/2010Sat 24 AprDundee2 - 0Raith RoversSCD1
2009/2010Wed 21 AprRaith Rovers1 - 0DundeeSCD1
2009/2010Sat 13 MarDundee1 - 2Raith RoversSFAC
2009/2010Sat 24 OctDundee2 - 1Raith RoversSCD1
2009/2010Sat 15 AugRaith Rovers2 - 2DundeeSCD1
1997/1998Sat 11 AprRaith Rovers1 - 1DundeeSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Dundee have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the The Dee in those games, with 5 conceded.

Raith Rovers have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Rovers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Dundee are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 14 points from 20 matches. Raith Rovers are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 20 games giving them a return of 39 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee64117513
Raith Rovers63219611

FootyMad's prediction ...

A creditable return from recent away games for Rovers could well see them head back from Dens Park with a share of the spoils, think the FootyMad panel. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Dundee 7 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Raith Rovers Undefeated in last 4 away games.