FootyMAD's Dunfermline Athletic match preview

Last updated : 12 April 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Dunfermline Athletic v Hibernian fixture

Hibernian face a trip to Dunfermline Athletic at East End Park on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 46 games played, Hibees have recorded 12 wins, and Dunfermline A. have come away with 16 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sun 21 DecHibernian1 - 2Dunfermline A.SPL
2003/2004Sat 20 SepDunfermline A.0 - 0HibernianSPL
2002/2003Thu 06 MarHibernian0 - 2Dunfermline A.SFAC
2002/2003Sat 22 FebDunfermline A.1 - 1HibernianSFAC
2002/2003Sat 15 FebHibernian1 - 3Dunfermline A.SPL
2002/2003Sat 30 NovDunfermline A.1 - 1HibernianSPL
2002/2003Wed 11 SepHibernian1 - 4Dunfermline A.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Dunfermline Athletic have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Hibernian have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Hibees have conceded 11 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Dunfermline A. find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 45 points they have accumulated from 30 games. Hibernian see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 36 points from their 31 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dunfermline A.63218611
Hibernian622210108

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Pars, as the Hibees have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Dunfermline A. Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Hibernian Not won in previous 3 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.