FootyMAD's St. Mirren match preview

Last updated : 29 April 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the St. Mirren v Dunfermline Athletic fixture

Dunfermline A. face a trip to St. Mirren at St Mirren Park on Monday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 42 games played, Pars have recorded 14 wins, and St. Mirren have come away with 19 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 10 MarDunfermline A.0 - 0St. MirrenSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

St. Mirren's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. Buddies have conceded a disappointing 7 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 1 of their own chances.

Dunfermline A.'s away form is none too clever either, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Pars have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

St. Mirren are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 30 points from 34 matches. Dunfermline A. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 34 games have yielded only 26 points.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
St. Mirren6123365
Dunfermline A.64116313

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Pars out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at St. Mirren. Away win

Sequence statistics:
St. Mirren Failed to win in previous 6 home matches.
Dunfermline A. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.