FootyMAD's Dunfermline Athletic match preview

Last updated : 13 February 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Partick Thistle v Dunfermline Athletic fixture

Partick Th. prepare to entertain Dunfermline Athletic at Firhill Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 36 games played, The Jags have recorded 15 wins, and Dunfermline A. have come away with 12 victories.

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

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 18 OctDunfermline A.1 - 0Partick Th.SCD1
2008/2009Sat 02 AugPartick Th.1-0Dunfermline A.SCD1
2007/2008Sat 05 AprPartick Th.0 - 1Dunfermline A.SCD1
2007/2008Sat 16 FebDunfermline A.1 - 1Partick Th.SCD1
2007/2008Tue 22 JanPartick Th.2 - 1Dunfermline A.SFAC
2007/2008Sat 15 DecPartick Th.1 - 1Dunfermline A.SCD1
2007/2008Sat 29 SepDunfermline A.1 - 0Partick Th.SCD1

Recent respective form guides

Partick Thistle have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the The Jags in those games, with 4 conceded.

Dunfermline A.'s away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Pars, and 8 goals against.

Partick Th. are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 35 points from 23 games. Dunfermline A.'s 32 points from 21 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Partick Th.6222798
Dunfermline A.6222888

FootyMad's prediction ...

Partick Th. are starting to turn Firhill Stadium into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Partick Th. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Dunfermline A. 7 games since last away draw.
No win in the 2 most recent games.