History of the Partick Thistle v Dumbarton fixture
Dumbarton face a trip to Partick Thistle at Firhill on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 27 games played, Sons have recorded 7 wins, and Partick Thistle have come away with 13 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Firhill was earlier this season, with Partick Thistle running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Scottish Division One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 12 Jan | Dumbarton | 2 - 0 | Partick Th. | Scottish Division One |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 25 Aug | Partick Th. | 3-0 | Dumbarton | Scottish Division One |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 29 Apr | Dumbarton | 2 - 3 | Partick Th. | Scottish Division Two |
| 2005/2006 | Tue 14 Mar | Partick Th. | 2 - 1 | Dumbarton | Scottish Division Two |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 31 Dec | Dumbarton | 1 - 2 | Partick Th. | Scottish Division Two |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 20 Aug | Partick Th. | 3 - 2 | Dumbarton | Scottish Division Two |
| 1987/1988 | Wed 01 Jul | Dumbarton | 4 - 2 | Partick Th. | Scottish Division One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Partick Thistle have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Jags in those games, with 6 conceded.
Dumbarton's away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The Sons's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 14 goals for and 13 against.
Partick Thistle are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 50 points from 24 games.
Dumbarton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 24 points from 24 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partick Thistle | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 16 |
| Dumbarton | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 14 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
The match against Partick Thistle is likely to be a very close encounter, but one that the Madmen sees going the way of the home team. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Partick Thistle | Won 4 successive home games. 17 games since last home draw. Won their latest 3 matches. Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Dumbarton | 8 games since last away draw. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here