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 19 of the 51 previous games, with the Rovers winning just 17.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stark's Park was two seasons ago, in January 2011, the Rovers carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Scottish Division One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Raith Rovers are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Rovers in those games, with 7 conceded.
Dunfermline Athletic's away form is equally impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 14 goals for the Pars, and 4 goals against.
Raith Rovers's 19 points from 11 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 4th position.
Dunfermline Athletic are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 23 points from 11 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raith Rovers | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 12 |
| Dunfermline Athletic | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 8 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
This is certainly an intriguing match for the Rovers, and one in which the FootyMad team are tentatively suggesting a drawn game. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Raith Rovers | Unbeaten in the last 10 home games. Unbeaten run of 7 matches. |
| Dunfermline Athletic | Not won in previous 2 away matches. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here