FootyMAD's Dumbarton match preview

Last updated : 14 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dumbarton v Raith Rovers fixture

Raith Rovers pack their bags to visit Dumbarton at Strathclyde Homes Stadium 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 ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.

The previous match played between the two at Strathclyde Homes Stadium was within the last three years, in May 2003, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4 - 1 thriller, in a Scottish Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 30 AugRaith Rovers2 - 1DumbartonSCC
2002/2003Sat 10 MayDumbarton4 - 1Raith RoversSCD2
2002/2003Sat 01 MarRaith Rovers2 - 1DumbartonSCD2
2002/2003Sat 28 DecDumbarton0 - 3Raith RoversSCD2
2002/2003Sat 07 DecRaith Rovers1 - 0DumbartonSFAC
2002/2003Sat 17 AugRaith Rovers1 - 0DumbartonSCD2
1979/1980UnknownDumbarton4 - 2Raith RoversSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Dumbarton are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Sons in those games, with 5 conceded.

Raith Rovers have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. While the Rovers have hit 7 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Dumbarton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 5 points from 8 matches. Raith Rovers's total of 13 points from their 8 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Bells Scottish Division Two.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dumbarton6114474
Raith Rovers6312121310

FootyMad's prediction ...

Raith Rovers are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Dumbarton. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dumbarton Unbeaten in the last 10 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Raith Rovers 7 games since last away draw.