This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between Dumbarton and Berwick Rangers at 15:00 on Saturday, 11th April 2009 in the Scottish Division Three.
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Berwick Rgrs. face a trip to Dumbarton at Strathclyde Homes Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 47 games played, Borderers have recorded 9 wins, and Dumbarton have come away with 22 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 5 - 2 thriller, 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: | |||||
| 2008/2009 | Sat 24 Jan | Berwick Rgrs. | 1 - 2 | Dumbarton | SCD3 |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 01 Nov | Dumbarton | 5 - 2 | Berwick Rgrs. | SCD3 |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 16 Aug | Berwick Rgrs. | 1 - 2 | Dumbarton | SCD3 |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 24 Nov | Dumbarton | 2 - 0 | Berwick Rgrs. | SFAC |
| 2006/2007 | Wed 07 Mar | Berwick Rgrs. | 2 - 1 | Dumbarton | SCD3 |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 03 Mar | Dumbarton | 1 - 2 | Berwick Rgrs. | SCD3 |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 04 Nov | Dumbarton | 2 - 0 | Berwick Rgrs. | SCD3 |
Recent respective form guides
Dumbarton have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Sons score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.
Berwick Rgrs. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Borderers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 12 goals for and 11 against.
Dumbarton are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 54 points from 31 games. Berwick Rgrs. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 36 points from 31 matches.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Dumbarton | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 10 |
| Berwick Rgrs. | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 10 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Berwick Rgrs. have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Dumbarton may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Dumbarton | 5 games since last home draw. Won their latest 3 matches. Not drawn a match in their last 4 . |
| Berwick Rgrs. | 4 games since last away draw. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
