History of the Partick Thistle v Dunfermline Athletic fixture
Dunfermline Athletic face a trip to Partick Thistle at Firhill on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 46 games played, Pars have recorded 17 wins, and Partick Thistle have come away with 18 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Firhill was was two seasons ago, in January 2011, with Partick Thistle running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Scottish Division One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 18 Aug | Dunfermline A. | 0 - 1 | Partick Th. | Scottish Division One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 26 Mar | Dunfermline A. | 0 - 0 | Partick Th. | Scottish Division One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 29 Jan | Partick Th. | 2-0 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish Division One |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 14 Dec | Dunfermline A. | 0 - 0 | Partick Th. | Scottish Division One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 25 Sep | Partick Th. | 0 - 2 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish Division One |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 23 Mar | Dunfermline A. | 1 - 2 | Partick Th. | Scottish Division One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 23 Jan | Partick Th. | 1 - 4 | 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
Partick Thistle could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. In this time, Jags have rattled up an impressive 21 goals, and conceded 2.
Dunfermline Athletic's away form is equally impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Those games have seen the Pars pummel 15 goals, and let in 6.
Partick Thistle are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 23 points from 10 games.
Dunfermline Athletic are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 10 games giving them a return of 23 points.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partick Thistle | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 11 |
| Dunfermline Athletic | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Dunfermline Athletic are certainly at their peak on the road, though your FootyMad panel sees this as a stern test, and one from which they may have to settle for a draw. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Partick Thistle | Won 7 successive home games. 8 games since last home draw. Unbeaten run of 4 matches. |
| Dunfermline Athletic | Undefeated in last 5 away games. 5 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here