FootyMAD's Dumbarton match preview

Last updated : 02 December 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Raith Rovers v Dumbarton fixture

Raith Rovers prepare to entertain Dumbarton at Stark's Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Rovers are clearly on top, having won 31 and lost only 10 of the 49 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stark's Park was earlier this season, the Rovers carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in an Scottish Challenge Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 15 OctDumbarton1 - 2Raith RoversSCD2
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

Recent respective form guides

Raith Rovers's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Rovers's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

The away form of Dumbarton is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Sons have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Raith Rovers lie just outside the playoff positions in the Bells Scottish Division Two, picking up 17 points from their 15 games so far. Dumbarton lie just outside the playoff positions in the Bells Scottish Division Two, picking up 17 from their 14 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Raith Rovers60154131
Dumbarton650117615

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Stark's Park for the Rovers and the Madmen are unable to see past Dumbarton claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Raith Rovers Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Dumbarton 10 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 13 outings ago.