Raith Rovers
- Raith Rovers have won 3 of their last 5 games (1 draw, 1 defeat).
- Raith Rovers have played well over the last 5 games, showing grit and power in back-to-back games against Partick Thistle (0-0 draw) and Livingston (0-2 defeat) before a 2-1 away win at Greenock Morton last week.
- Dougie Imrie's men have scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches, with _Anton Dowds_ leading the way in the 4-2-3-1 system with 3 goals in 5 Championship 2026/2027 games.
- Jai Rowe has also chipped in with 2 of those 6.
Queen's Park
- Queen's Park have won 1 of their last 5 (a 3-match losing streak).
- Queen's Park are coming off successive defeats - 0-2 at home to Ayr United and 2-1 away at Arbroath, which have extended their losing streak to 3 games.
- The Spiders lack a reliable goalscorer, with _Michael Ruth_ leading the line with 2 goals in 8 Championship 2026/2027 matches.
- Ruth has 2 of their 3 goals in the last 5, so confidence isn't exactly sky high in the visitors' camp.
Head-to-Head
- Raith have won the last 2 head-to-head meetings in the Championship 2026/2027.
- One of those wins was a 2-1 away victory over Queen's Park 8 weeks ago.
Key Players
- Players to watch:
- Anton Dowds - 3 goals in 5 Championship 2026/2027 games.
- Jai Rowe - 2 goals in the last 5 matches for Raith.
- Michael Ruth - 2 goals in 8 Championship 2026/2027 matches and 2 of Queen's Park's last 5 goals.
- Managers: Dougie Imrie (Raith) and Sean Crighton (Queen's Park) influence styles and tactical setups.
Betting Insights
- Raith Rovers are the clear favorite at _1.52_ on Saturday.
- Raith sit 2nd in the Championship 2026/2027 on 17 points from 9 games.
- Queen's Park are 9th with 4 points from 8 games.
- Raith have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their 4 home games in the Championship 2026/2027, scoring 7 goals for a healthy _1.75 per game_.
Prediction
- There is little reason to go against the hosts given Raith's recent form, home scoring record and the head-to-head edge they hold over Queen's Park.
- Queen's Park's recent three-match losing run and lack of a consistent goalscorer make an upset unlikely at this stage.
- Expect Raith Rovers to come out on top, with the hosts favoured to secure the win based on current form and matchup dynamics.