FM Preview: Raith Rovers v Dundee 27 Nov 2010

Last updated : 26 November 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Raith Rovers v Dundee fixture

Raith Rovers prepare to entertain Dundee at Stark's Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 21 of the 56 previous games, with the Rovers winning just 17.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stark's Park was less than a year ago, in April 2010, the Rovers carving out a narrow 1-0 victory 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

Raith Rovers are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 5 to 4.

Dundee have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Raith Rovers are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 13 games giving them a return of 27 points. Dundee's 20 points from 13 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 4th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Raith Rovers63126610
Dundee633013812

FootyMad's prediction ...

Both teams are displaying reasonable form at the moment, and for that reason, the Madmen predict the game will end in stalemate. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Raith Rovers 12 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Dundee Undefeated in last 3 away games.
7 games since last defeat.