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Dumbarton prepare to entertain Arbroath at Strathclyde Homes Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 56 games played, Sons have recorded 26 wins, and Arbroath have come away with 16 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Strathclyde Homes Stadium was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2004/2005 | Sat 26 Feb | Arbroath | 2 - 1 | Dumbarton | SCD2 |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 16 Oct | Dumbarton | 1-3 | Arbroath | SCD2 |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 14 Aug | Arbroath | 0 - 2 | Dumbarton | SCD2 |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 08 May | Arbroath | 0 - 3 | Dumbarton | SCD2 |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 06 Mar | Dumbarton | 1 - 0 | Arbroath | SCD2 |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 25 Oct | Arbroath | 2 - 1 | Dumbarton | SCD2 |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 16 Aug | Dumbarton | 1 - 1 | Arbroath | SCD2 |
Recent respective form guides
Dumbarton haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Sons in those games, with 6 conceded.
Arbroath have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 14 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Dumbarton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 38 points from 34 matches. Arbroath are stuck down in the relegation zone of Bells Scottish Division Two with a return of just 35 points from their 34 games thus far.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Dumbarton | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 6 |
| Arbroath | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 6 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Sons. Score draw
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Dumbarton | Unbeaten in the last 6 home games. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Arbroath | Previous 4 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 5 away matches. |