FootyMAD's Dunfermline Athletic match preview

Last updated : 05 October 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Queen of the South v Dunfermline Athletic fixture

Queen o.t.S. play host to Dunfermline Athletic at Palmerston Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Doonhamers are clearly on top, winning 58.62% of the games played between the two.

The last time the two teams met at Queen o.t.S. was well over fifteen years ago, back in July 1988, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
1988/1989Fri 01 JulQueen o.t.S.0-0Dunfermline A.SCD1
1988/1989Fri 01 JulQueen o.t.S.0 - 2Dunfermline A.SCD1
1988/1989Fri 01 JulDunfermline A.4 - 2Queen o.t.S.SCD1
1986/1987Tue 01 JulDunfermline A.2 - 2Queen o.t.S.SCD1
1986/1987Tue 01 JulDunfermline A.1 - 0Queen o.t.S.SCD1
1986/1987Tue 01 JulQueen o.t.S.1 - 1Dunfermline A.SCD1
1986/1987Tue 01 JulQueen o.t.S.1 - 2Dunfermline A.SCD1

Recent respective form guides

Queen of the South losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The The Doonhamers's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Dunfermline A. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Queen o.t.S. see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 9 points from their 8 games played so far, Dunfermline A. see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 9 points from their 8 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Queen o.t.S.6222568
Dunfermline A.631210810

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Queen o.t.S. only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Queen o.t.S. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Dunfermline A. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.