FootyMAD's Dumbarton match preview

Last updated : 24 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Alloa Athletic v Dumbarton fixture

Alloa Ath. prepare to entertain Dumbarton at Recreation Park on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Wasps are clearly on top, winning 51.72% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Recreation Park was less than a year ago, in January 2005, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-2 thriller, 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:
2005/2006Sat 13 AugDumbarton1 - 1Alloa Ath.SCD2
2004/2005Sat 02 AprDumbarton3 - 2Alloa Ath.SCD2
2004/2005Sat 29 JanAlloa Ath.4-2DumbartonSCD2
2004/2005Tue 30 NovDumbarton0 - 1Alloa Ath.SCD2
2004/2005Sat 18 SepAlloa Ath.3 - 2DumbartonSCD2
2003/2004Sat 15 MayDumbarton3 - 1Alloa Ath.SCD2
2003/2004Sat 17 JanAlloa Ath.3 - 0DumbartonSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Alloa Athletic have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Wasps have scored 9, a worringly large 14 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Dumbarton is pretty dire, losing every single one of the last six matches played! While the Sons have hit 4 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Alloa Ath. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 10 points from 11 matches. Dumbarton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 8 points from 10 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Alloa Ath.60245182
Dumbarton6204966

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Alloa Ath.'s indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Dumbarton. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Alloa Ath. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
Dumbarton Lost each of the previous 7 away matches.
Not won in previous 13 away matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.