FootyMAD's Dumbarton match preview

Last updated : 29 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Albion Rovers v Dumbarton fixture

Albion Rvs. prepare to entertain Dumbarton at Cliftonhill on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Wee Rovers are clearly on top, winning 54.69% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cliftonhill was earlier this season, with Albion Rvs. running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Wed 02 JanDumbarton2 - 0Albion Rvs.SCD3
2007/2008Sat 10 NovAlbion Rvs.2-0DumbartonSCD3
2007/2008Sat 25 AugDumbarton2 - 0Albion Rvs.SCD3
2006/2007Sat 07 AprAlbion Rvs.0 - 1DumbartonSCD3
2006/2007Sat 03 FebDumbarton3 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3
2006/2007Sat 02 DecAlbion Rvs.2 - 1DumbartonSCD3
2006/2007Sat 23 SepDumbarton3 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3

Recent respective form guides

Albion Rovers have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The Wee Rovers's have scored 14 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 15.

The away form of Dumbarton is pretty dire, losing every single one of the last six matches played! Sons have conceded 15 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Albion Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 29 points from their 25 games played so far, Dumbarton find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 24 games have yielded only 22 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Albion Rvs.6132986
Dumbarton61054163

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Albion Rvs. at home in recent games, and, though I cannot see a run starting here, I do think the Wee Rovers will at least gain a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Albion Rvs. Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Dumbarton Lost each of the previous 7 away matches.
Not won in previous 9 away matches.
Last drawn game 17 outings ago.