FootyMAD's Dumbarton match preview

Last updated : 05 August 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ayr United v Dumbarton fixture

Ayr Utd. prepare to entertain Dumbarton at Somerset Park, Ayr on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Honest Men are clearly on top, winning 55.74% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Somerset Park, Ayr was less than a year ago, in May 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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:
2004/2005Sat 07 MayAyr Utd.1-1DumbartonSCD2
2004/2005Mon 27 DecDumbarton1 - 1Ayr Utd.SCD2
2004/2005Sat 23 OctAyr Utd.0 - 1DumbartonSCD2
2004/2005Sat 07 AugDumbarton1 - 0Ayr Utd.SCD2
2003/2004Tue 02 SepAyr Utd.1 - 2DumbartonSLC
2002/2003Tue 13 AugDumbarton3 - 0Ayr Utd.SCC
1996/1997Sat 22 MarAyr Utd.1 - 1DumbartonSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Ayr United have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. While Honest Men have scored 4, a worringly large 7 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Dumbarton is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Sons have conceded 14 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.



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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ayr Utd.60242102
Dumbarton6231879

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Ayr Utd. at home in recent games, and, though I cannot see a run starting here, I do think the Honest Men will at least gain a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Ayr Utd. Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
Dumbarton Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.