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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 43 games played, Rovers have recorded 17 wins, and Dunfermline A. have come away with 19 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Dunfermline A. running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners in a Scottish League Cup match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2009/2010 | Wed 26 Aug | Dunfermline A. | 3 - 1 | Raith Rovers | SLGC |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 18 Mar | Dunfermline A. | 0 - 2 | Raith Rovers | SCD1 |
| 1999/2000 | Mon 03 Jan | Raith Rovers | 3 - 0 | Dunfermline A. | SCD1 |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 06 Nov | Dunfermline A. | 1 - 1 | Raith Rovers | SCD1 |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 18 Sep | Raith Rovers | 2 - 2 | Dunfermline A. | SCD1 |
| 1996/1997 | Sat 15 Mar | Raith Rovers | 0 - 1 | Dunfermline A. | SPL |
| 1996/1997 | Wed 01 Jan | Dunfermline A. | 2 - 0 | Raith Rovers | SPL |
Recent respective form guides
Dunfermline Athletic have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Pars in those games, with 6 conceded.
The Rovers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Dunfermline A. are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 3 games giving them a return of 6 points. Raith Rovers are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 5 points from 3 games.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Dunfermline A. | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 12 |
| Raith Rovers | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
This is a game in which both sides are showing indifferent form, so the Madmen are expecting the Rovers to come away from it with a creditable draw. Score draw
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Dunfermline A. | 6 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 7 . |
| Raith Rovers | No sequences of note |