Arbroath
- Arbroath are 3rd in the Championship 2025/2026 after 24 games, picking up 37 points to date, with their form at home particularly impressive (W5, D5, L1).
- They’ve scored an average of 1.55 goals per game at Gayfield Park, conceding an average of 1.09.
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This run has been achieved by Colin Hamilton, who has instilled a pragmatic and patient way of play in the side since becoming co-manager in September 2024.
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Home stats:
- W5, D5, L1
- 1.55 goals scored per game / 1.09 conceded per game
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Home stats:
Dunfermline
- Dunfermline, meanwhile, are 5th in the Championship 2025/2026 having picked up 29 points from their first 22 games.
- Neil Lennon has been at the helm since March 2025, bringing structure and tactical discipline to the team and allowing them to be a solid defensive unit, and clinical in transition.
- Dunfermline are in strong form, having won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five in all competitions.
- Dunfermline play a more expansive system with the ball, but have the discipline to sit in shape when out of possession.
Head-to-Head
Arbroath are winless in three home games against Dunfermline.
Key Players
- Findlay Marshall leads the line for Arbroath in the Championship 2025/2026, scoring 8 goals in 24 appearances.
- Scott Robinson has found his form recently, having scored two of Arbroath’s last five goals over the past four games.
- Andy Tod has scored 9 goals in 21 Championship appearances for the Pars this season, however, and will be the biggest threat to the hosts.
Betting Insights
- Hamilton’s side have failed to win any of their last four home games, drawing twice and losing twice, while Dunfermline will come into the game as slight favorites at 2.7, with Arbroath at 2.52 and the draw at 3.1.
- Given both sides are defensively solid and have struggled for goals in their most recent clashes, the Under 2.5 goals market at 1.65 seems a good choice.
Prediction
I’m expecting them to edge another tight contest on Saturday.
