FootyMAD's Dunfermline Athletic match preview

Last updated : 11 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dunfermline Athletic v Glasgow 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 25 games, and losing 8.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2004, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 3 winners in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 25 SepCeltic3 - 0Dunfermline A.SPL
2003/2004Sat 22 MayDunfermline A.1 - 3CelticSFAC
2003/2004Sun 02 MayCeltic1 - 2Dunfermline A.SPL
2003/2004Wed 11 FebDunfermline A.1 - 4CelticSPL
2003/2004Sat 08 NovCeltic5 - 0Dunfermline A.SPL
2003/2004Sat 09 AugDunfermline A.0 - 0CelticSPL
2002/2003Sat 03 MayDunfermline A.1 - 4CelticSPL

Recent respective form guides

Dunfermline Athletic are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 9.

Celtic have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Dunfermline A. see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 16 points from their 17 games played so far, Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 17 games giving them a return of 41 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dunfermline A.61148124
Celtic6231869

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the The Bhoys has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Dunfermline A.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dunfermline A.Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
CelticPrevious 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.