FM Preview: Celtic v Dunfermline Athletic 23 Nov 2011

Last updated : 22 November 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Celtic v Dunfermline Athletic fixture

Celtic play host to Dunfermline Athletic at Celtic Park on Wednesday evening, aiming to maintain a near-perfect record against their opponents. The Bhoys have tasted victory on 44 of the 51 occasions the teams have met.

The last time the two teams met at Celtic was just over four years ago, in March 2007, 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
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
2005/2006 Sun 19 Mar Dunfermline A. 0 - 3 Celtic Scottish League Cup
2005/2006 Sun 19 Feb Dunfermline A. 1 - 8 Celtic Scottish Premier

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Celtic are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Bhoys, with 3 goals against.

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, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Celtic's total of 29 points from their 14 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.

Dunfermline Athletic are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 13 points from 14 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Celtic 6 5 1 0 13 4 16
Dunfermline Athletic 6 1 1 4 4 13 4

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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 Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Dunfermline Athletic Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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