History of the Dunfermline Athletic v Raith Rovers fixture
Raith Rovers face a trip to Dunfermline Athletic at East End Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 52 games played, Rovers have recorded 20 wins, and Dunfermline Athletic have come away with 23 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at East End Park was just last season, in April 2011, the Pars carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Scottish Division One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 23 Apr | Dunfermline A. | 2-1 | Raith Rovers | Scottish Division One |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 02 Jan | Raith Rovers | 2 - 1 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish Division One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 13 Nov | Dunfermline A. | 2 - 2 | Raith Rovers | Scottish Division One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 21 Aug | Raith Rovers | 2 - 0 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish Division One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 20 Mar | Raith Rovers | 1 - 2 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish Division One |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 16 Mar | Dunfermline A. | 2 - 1 | Raith Rovers | Scottish Division One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 07 Nov | Raith Rovers | 1 - 2 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish Division One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Dunfermline Athletic have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Pars in those games, with 6 conceded.
The away form of Raith Rovers however, is much more impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. Those games have seen the Rovers pummel 17 goals, and let in 7.
Dunfermline Athletic's 6 points from 3 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 4th position.
Raith Rovers are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 7 points from 3 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunfermline Athletic | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 9 |
| Raith Rovers | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 6 | 16 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Raith Rovers are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Dunfermline Athletic. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Dunfermline Athletic | 6 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 7 . |
| Raith Rovers | 5 successive away victories. 6 games since last away draw. 12 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here