FootyMAD's Dumbarton match preview

Last updated : 20 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the East Fife v Dumbarton fixture

East Fife prepare to entertain Dumbarton at Bayview Stadium on Wednesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Fifers are clearly on top, having won 37 and lost only 11 of the 59 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bayview Stadium was earlier this season, the Fifers carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Scottish Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 16 DecDumbarton2 - 1East FifeSCD3
2006/2007Sat 30 SepEast Fife1-0DumbartonSCD3
2003/2004Sat 24 AprDumbarton1 - 0East FifeSCD2
2003/2004Tue 16 MarEast Fife1 - 3DumbartonSCD2
2003/2004Sat 13 DecDumbarton3 - 1East FifeSCD2
2003/2004Sat 04 OctEast Fife1 - 0DumbartonSCD2
2002/2003Tue 06 AugDumbarton1 - 0East FifeSCC

Recent respective form guides

East Fife have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Fifers's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The away form of Dumbarton is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Sons have hit 5 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

East Fife's total of 49 points from their 29 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Bells Scottish Division Three. Dumbarton lie just outside the playoff positions in the Bells Scottish Division Three, picking up 44 from their 28 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
East Fife631210610
Dumbarton61238135

FootyMad's prediction ...

East Fife are not exactly setting the world alight at Bayview Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Dumbarton in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
East Fife 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Dumbarton Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.