FootyMAD's Dumbarton match preview

Last updated : 04 April 2008 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 Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Fifers are clearly on top, having won 39 and lost only 11 of the 61 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bayview Stadium was earlier this season, with East Fife running out comfortable 2-0 winners 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:
2007/2008Sat 16 FebDumbarton0 - 3East FifeSCD3
2007/2008Sat 15 DecEast Fife2-0DumbartonSCD3
2007/2008Sat 22 SepDumbarton1 - 1East FifeSCD3
2006/2007Sun 25 MarDumbarton0 - 2East FifeSCD3
2006/2007Wed 21 MarEast Fife1 - 0DumbartonSCD3
2006/2007Sat 16 DecDumbarton2 - 1East FifeSCD3
2006/2007Sat 30 SepEast Fife1 - 0DumbartonSCD3

Recent respective form guides

East Fife have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Fifers score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 1.

Dumbarton have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

East Fife are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 32 games giving them a return of 78 points. Dumbarton see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 31 points from their 31 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
East Fife642010214
Dumbarton6132456

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Dumbarton is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Fifers in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
East Fife Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 7 matches.
Dumbarton Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.