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Last updated : 19 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee v Partick Thistle fixture

Partick Th. face a trip to Dundee at Dens Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The The Jags will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 59 and win only 20 of the 101 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Dundee running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a Scottish Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 05 DecPartick Th.0 - 2DundeeSCD1
2009/2010Sat 10 OctDundee2 - 0Partick Th.SCD1
2008/2009Sat 09 MayDundee4 - 0Partick Th.SCD1
2008/2009Sun 22 MarPartick Th.1 - 1DundeeSCD1
2008/2009Sat 20 DecDundee0 - 0Partick Th.SCD1
2008/2009Sat 04 OctPartick Th.0 - 0DundeeSCD1
2008/2009Tue 26 AugDundee1 - 2Partick Th.SLGC

Recent respective form guides

Dundee are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the The Dee in those games, with 7 conceded.

Partick Th. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The The Jags's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 11 goals for and 10 against.

Dundee are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 23 games giving them a return of 44 points. Partick Th.'s 35 points from 23 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee63127610
Partick Th.6204596

FootyMad's prediction ...

Partick Th. have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Dundee may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee 8 games since last home draw.
Partick Th. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.