Raith Rovers vs Dunfermline Prediction

This Friday’s Scottish Championship clash sees Dunfermline make the trip to face Raith Rovers at Stark's Park.

Key Stats

• Raith Rovers have scored 5 goals in their last five games whereas Dunfremline have scored 2 goals in their last 5 games
• Raith Rovers haven't managed to score in their last 3 matches

Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Both teams head into this game in contrasting form to each other. Over Raith Rovers' last five games they have won twice, lost twice and drawn once. Dunfermline on the other hand have achieved one win, two losses and two draws. This Friday is a must win for them as they sit inside the relegation qualification place, desperate to escape it.

Raith Rovers Preview

Formation: 3-4-3

Raith Rovers Predicted Line-Up: Josh Rae; Callum Fordyce, Paul Hanlon, Jordan Doherty; Lewis Stevenson, Scott Brown, Ross Matthews, Euan Murray; Dylan Easton, Jamie Gullan, Finlay Pollock

Failing to find the back of the net in their last game, Raith Rovers earned themselves draw to stop them from being on the end of three consecutive defeats. That goalless stalemate against Livingston leaves them residing in sixth place after 27 games, picking up 10 wins, 13 losses and four draws. Those results have accrued them with a 34 points, sharing that tally with fifth placed Greenock Morton but goal difference prevents Raith from being higher up the table.

Winger Dylan Easton has been superb for Rovers this season and has been their best option at finding the back of the net, doing so nine times in the 26 games he’s featured in. Alongside those goals 30-year-old has provided two assists, making him a two-way threat in front of goal. Easton might be the difference maker again this Friday with his club looking to pick up three points.

Dunfermline Preview

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Dunfermline Predicted Line-Up: Tobi Oluwayemi; André Raymond, Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen, Kyle Benedictus, Aaron Comrie; Ewan Otoo, Tashan Oakley-Boothe; Archie Stevens, Ephraim Yeboah, Lewis McCann; Chris Kane

Dunfermline have really struggled this season, losing a whopping 15 games out of 28 in the Scottish Championship proof of that. Rounding out their 27 point tally, they have won seven times and drawn six, leaving them in the relegation qualification spot.

Chris Kane couldn’t get himself on the scoresheet in his last game versus Falkirk but two games ago he bagged a brace against Greenock Morton with efforts from the club’s top scorer enough for The Pars to take all three points. Kane has 10 goals and one assist from his 21 appearances and with him putting on a great display versus a Greenock Morton, he could repeat the trick this Friday, becoming the one to make a difference and help Dunfermline climb away from a potential relegation.

Head To Head Stats: Raith Rovers vs Dunfermline

The last five faceoffs have been split in the favour of Raith Rovers, winning three times and losing the remaining two games to Dunfermline. Neither side come into this meeting in the best of form, so it is up for grabs this Friday.

Recent Matches:

1st February 2025 – Dunfermline 3-1 Raith Rovers – Scottish Championship

14th December 2024 – Raith Rovers 2-0 Dunfermline –Scottish Championship

13th September 2024 – Dunfermline 2-0 Raith Rovers – Scottish Championship

9th March 2024 – Raith Rovers 2-0 Dunfermline – Scottish Championship

2nd January 2024 – Dunfermline 1-2 Raith Rovers – Scottish Championship

Betting Tips For Raith Rovers vs Dunfermline

Dunfermline put in a hard shift in their last game, creating plenty of chances but they were unfortunate to not put them away and lost to Falkirk. Currently in line for the relegation qualification, they need three points this Friday but Raith Rovers might still pose a threat to that.

For that reason, our betting experts have gone with Dunfermline Double Chance as our best value tip for this game.

Odds of 7/10 mean that a £10 bet has the potential to return up to £17 in this match.

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Raith Rovers vs Dunfermline

Raith Rovers 1-1 Dunfermline

Raith Rovers failed to get themselves a goal in their last game and whilst Dunfermline didn’t win in their last, they showed great resilience. That attitude could be a reason as to why they’ll be victorious over Raith.