FootyMAD's Dumbarton match preview

Last updated : 28 September 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Montrose v Dumbarton fixture

Montrose prepare to entertain Dumbarton at Links Park Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 52 games played, Gable Endies have recorded 24 wins, and Dumbarton have come away with 17 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Links Park Ground was less than a year ago, in December 2006, where Dumbarton annihilated the Gable Endies 0-5 in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 14 AprDumbarton2 - 1MontroseSCD3
2006/2007Sat 23 DecMontrose0-5DumbartonSCD3
2006/2007Sat 14 OctDumbarton2 - 0MontroseSCD3
2006/2007Sat 05 AugMontrose1 - 1DumbartonSCD3
2001/2002Sat 02 MarMontrose1 - 1DumbartonSCD3
2001/2002Sat 12 JanDumbarton0 - 5MontroseSCD3
2001/2002Sat 03 NovMontrose1 - 3DumbartonSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Montrose have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Gable Endies in those games, with 10 conceded.

The away form of Dumbarton is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Sons have hit 10 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Montrose are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 13 points from 7 games. Dumbarton see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 8 points from their 7 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Montrose631216910
Dumbarton61237105

FootyMad's prediction ...

Montrose are not exactly setting the world alight at Links Park Ground at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Dumbarton in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Montrose 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Dumbarton Not won in previous 5 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.