FootyMAD's Dumbarton match preview

Last updated : 08 February 2008 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 53 games played, Gable Endies have recorded 24 wins, and Dumbarton have come away with 18 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Links Park Ground was earlier this season, with Dumbarton inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Gable Endies in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 22 DecDumbarton1 - 3MontroseSCD3
2007/2008Sat 29 SepMontrose0-1DumbartonSCD3
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

Recent respective form guides

Montrose have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Gable Endies in those games, with 7 conceded.

The away form of Dumbarton is pretty dire, losing every single one of the last six matches played! Sons have conceded 14 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Montrose are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 40 points from 24 games. Dumbarton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 19 points from 21 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Montrose631210410
Dumbarton61055153

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Gable Endies's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Dumbarton. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Montrose 7 games since last home draw.
Dumbarton Lost each of the previous 6 away matches.
Not won in previous 8 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.