FM Preview: Livingston v Dumbarton 06 Nov 2010

Last updated : 05 November 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Livingston v Dumbarton fixture

Livingston play host to Dumbarton at Almondvale Stadium on Saturday afternoon,

The last time the two teams met at Livingston was more than a decade ago, in April 1997, with Dumbarton inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Livi 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:
2010/2011Sat 14 AugDumbarton1 - 2LivingstonSCD2
1996/1997Sat 19 AprLivingston1-2DumbartonSCD2
1996/1997Sat 08 FebDumbarton2 - 3LivingstonSCD2
1996/1997Sat 02 NovLivingston5 - 0DumbartonSCD2
1996/1997Sat 14 SepDumbarton2 - 4LivingstonSCD2
1994/1995Sat 25 MarMeadowbank1 - 0DumbartonSCD2
1994/1995Sat 11 FebDumbarton4 - 0MeadowbankSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Livingston are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Livi, with 6 goals against.

In complete contrast to Livingston, Dumbarton are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Sons have conceded 16 goals in these games, and only hit 1 in reply.

Livingston are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 21 points from 11 games. Dumbarton find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 11 games have yielded only 7 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Livingston631210710
Dumbarton61146124

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Livingston fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Livi. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Livingston Unbeaten in the last 9 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Dumbarton Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 8 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.