FootyMAD's Dumbarton match preview

Last updated : 03 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dumbarton v Annan Athletic fixture

Annan Ath. face a trip to Dumbarton at Strathclyde Homes Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The only previous meeting between the two sides yielded a draw.

The only previous meeting between Dumbarton and Annan Ath. at was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in an Scottish League Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Tue 05 AugDumbarton1 - 1Annan Ath.SLGC

Recent respective form guides

Dumbarton have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

Annan Ath. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Black and Golds's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Dumbarton's total of 13 points from their 8 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Bells Scottish Division Three. Annan Ath. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Bells Scottish Division Three, picking up 11 from their 8 games so far.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dumbarton62229148
Annan Ath.62138137

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Annan Ath. only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Strathclyde Homes Stadium will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Dumbarton Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Annan Ath. An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.