History of the Celtic v Dunfermline Athletic fixture
Celtic prepare to entertain Dunfermline Athletic at Celtic Park on Wednesday evening, aiming to maintain a near-perfect record against their opponents. The Bhoys have tasted victory on 45 of the 52 occasions the teams have met.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Celtic Park was earlier this season, the Bhoys carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Scottish Premier match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Mon 02 Jan | Dunfermline A. | 0 - 3 | Celtic | Scottish Premier |
| 2011/2012 | Wed 23 Nov | Celtic | 2-1 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish Premier |
| 2009/2010 | Sun 07 Feb | Dunfermline A. | 2 - 4 | Celtic | Scottish F.A. Cup |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 26 May | Celtic | 1 - 0 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish F.A. Cup |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 03 Mar | Celtic | 2 - 1 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish Premier |
| 2006/2007 | Sun 10 Dec | Dunfermline A. | 1 - 2 | Celtic | Scottish Premier |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 16 Sep | Celtic | 1 - 0 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish Premier |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Celtic have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These games have seen the Bhoys score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.
In complete contrast to Celtic, Dunfermline Athletic are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Pars have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Celtic are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 27 games giving them a return of 68 points.
Dunfermline Athletic find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 27 games have yielded only 19 points.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtic | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 18 |
| Dunfermline Athletic | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 5 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its good news for Celtic fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, we just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Bhoys. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Celtic | Won 5 successive home games. 10 games since last home draw. Won their latest 12 matches. Not drawn a match in their last 12 . |
| Dunfermline Athletic | Lost each of the previous 2 away matches. Not won in previous 2 away matches. No win in the 5 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here