FootyMAD's Montrose match preview

Last updated : 01 August 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dumbarton v Montrose fixture

Dumbarton prepare to entertain Montrose at Strathclyde Homes Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Sons are clearly on top, having won 31 and lost only 13 of the 55 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Strathclyde Homes Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2008, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 12 AprDumbarton0-0MontroseSCD3
2007/2008Sat 09 FebMontrose3 - 1DumbartonSCD3
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

Recent respective form guides

Dumbarton have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 4 to 2.

Montrose have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Gable Endies have hit 4 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.



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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dumbarton6132566
Montrose61235155

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Montrose is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Sons in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Dumbarton Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Montrose Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.