FootyMAD's Forfar Athletic match preview

Last updated : 27 August 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Dumbarton v Forfar Athletic fixture

Dumbarton prepare to entertain Forfar Athletic at Strathclyde Homes Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 50 games played, Sons have recorded 19 wins, and Forfar Ath. have come away with 15 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Strathclyde Homes Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2004, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 10 AprDumbarton1-1Forfar Ath.SCD2
2003/2004Sat 24 JanForfar Ath.1 - 0DumbartonSCD2
2003/2004Sat 10 JanDumbarton2 - 1Forfar Ath.SCD2
2003/2004Sat 20 SepForfar Ath.3 - 1DumbartonSCD2
2002/2003Sat 05 AprForfar Ath.0 - 1DumbartonSCD2
2002/2003Sat 18 JanDumbarton1 - 2Forfar Ath.SCD2
2002/2003Sat 16 NovForfar Ath.2 - 0DumbartonSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Dumbarton have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Forfar Ath. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Loons's have scored 11 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 13.

Dumbarton's 6 points from 3 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position. Forfar Ath. are holding the final promotion place in the Bells Scottish Division Two, and have accumulated 9 points from the 3 games they have played so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dumbarton6303899
Forfar Ath.650117915

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dumbarton are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dumbarton Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 10 .
Forfar Ath. 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.