FootyMAD's Dunfermline Athletic match preview

Last updated : 18 February 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dunfermline Athletic v Celtic fixture

Celtic face a trip to Dunfermline Athletic at East End Park on Sunday afternoon, looking to further improve upon a decent past record there. So far, the The Bhoys have winning an impressive 28 games, and losing 8.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where Celtic annihilated the The Bhoys 0 - 4 in a Scottish Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 26 NovCeltic0 - 1Dunfermline A.SPL
2005/2006Sun 28 AugDunfermline A.0 - 4CelticSPL
2004/2005Sat 12 MarCeltic6 - 0Dunfermline A.SPL
2004/2005Sun 06 FebDunfermline A.0 - 3CelticSFAC
2004/2005Sun 12 DecDunfermline A.0 - 2CelticSPL
2004/2005Sat 25 SepCeltic3 - 0Dunfermline A.SPL
2003/2004Sat 22 MayDunfermline A.1 - 3CelticSFAC

Recent respective form guides

Dunfermline Athletic have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. While Pars have scored 11, a worringly large 14 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Celtic however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the The Bhoys, and 10 goals against.

Dunfermline A. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 18 points from 26 matches. Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 26 games giving them a return of 64 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dunfermline A.62227108
Celtic651015816

FootyMad's prediction ...

Celtic are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Dunfermline A.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dunfermline A. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Celtic 3 successive away victories.
6 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.