FootyMAD's St. Mirren match preview

Last updated : 09 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dunfermline Athletic v St. Mirren fixture

Dunfermline A. prepare to entertain St. Mirren at East End Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 42 games played, Pars have recorded 21 wins, and St. Mirren have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at East End Park was earlier this season, the Pars carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 16 DecSt. Mirren0 - 0Dunfermline A.SPL
2006/2007Sat 23 SepDunfermline A.2-1St. MirrenSPL
2000/2001Sat 28 AprDunfermline A.1 - 2St. MirrenSPL
2000/2001Sat 31 MarSt. Mirren1 - 1Dunfermline A.SPL
2000/2001Sat 16 DecDunfermline A.2 - 0St. MirrenSPL
2000/2001Sat 30 SepSt. Mirren2 - 1Dunfermline A.SPL
1999/2000Sat 04 MarSt. Mirren0 - 2Dunfermline A.SCD1

Recent respective form guides

Dunfermline Athletic have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 5.

The away form of St. Mirren is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Buddies have hit 7 goals, 17 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Dunfermline A. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 29 games have yielded only 16 points. St. Mirren are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 25 points from 29 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dunfermline A.6222568
St. Mirren60242112

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Pars's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past St. Mirren. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Dunfermline A. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
St. Mirren Not won in previous 13 away matches.
No win in the 9 most recent games.