History of the Raith Rovers v Dunfermline Athletic fixture
Raith Rovers prepare to entertain Dunfermline Athletic at Stark's Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 18 of the 46 previous games, with the Rovers winning just 14.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stark's Park was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Scottish Division One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Wed 02 Jan | Dunfermline A. | 1 - 0 | Raith Rovers | Scottish Division One |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 17 Nov | Raith Rovers | 1-3 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish Division One |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 01 Sep | Dunfermline A. | 3 - 1 | Raith Rovers | Scottish Division One |
| 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 |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Raith Rovers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Rovers have scored 7, a worringly large 11 have been leaked at the other end.
Dunfermline Athletic have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Pars have hit 10 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Raith Rovers see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 30 points from their 25 games played so far,
Dunfermline Athletic's 40 points from 27 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 4th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raith Rovers | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 5 |
| Dunfermline Athletic | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 4 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
With Raith Rovers only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Raith Rovers | 6 games since last home draw. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Dunfermline Athletic | Not won in previous 3 away matches. No win in the 5 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here