FM Preview: Partick Thistle v Dunfermline Athletic 27 Apr 2013

Last updated : 26 April 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Partick Thistle v Dunfermline Athletic fixture

Partick Thistle prepare to entertain Dunfermline Athletic at Firhill on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 43 games played, Jags have recorded 18 wins, and Dunfermline Athletic have come away with 17 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Firhill was earlier this season, with Dunfermline Athletic inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Jags in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 02 Mar Dunfermline A. 0 - 4 Partick Th. Scottish Division One
2012/2013 Sat 01 Dec Partick Th. 0-1 Dunfermline A. Scottish F.A. Cup
2012/2013 Sat 10 Nov Partick Th. 5 - 1 Dunfermline A. Scottish Division One
2012/2013 Sat 18 Aug Dunfermline A. 0 - 1 Partick Th. Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 26 Mar Dunfermline A. 0 - 0 Partick Th. Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 29 Jan Partick Th. 2 - 0 Dunfermline A. Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Tue 14 Dec Dunfermline A. 0 - 0 Partick Th. Scottish Division One

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

Recent respective form guides

Partick Thistle are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. During these games, Jags have smashed 12 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 1.

Dunfermline Athletic have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Pars's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Partick Thistle are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 34 games giving them a return of 76 points.

Dunfermline Athletic see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 48 points from their 34 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Partick Thistle 6 3 3 0 6 2 12
Dunfermline Athletic 6 2 1 3 9 11 7

For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here

FootyMad's prediction ...

Partick Thistle may be coming up against a decent side in Dunfermline Athletic, but we do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Jags. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Partick Thistle Unbeaten in the last 9 home games.
Unbeaten run of 17 matches.
Dunfermline Athletic Undefeated in last 4 away games.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here