- Raith form: Raith Rovers have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5, currently on a 2-game winning streak.
- Dunfermline form: Dunfermline have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 5.
Pars looking to improve with a win
Dunfermline have had a difficult start to the season, taking 2 points from their opening 3 Championship 2026/2027 matches, and currently sit in 8th place. Neil Lennon's men need to get their campaign going quickly, and with a quick turnaround for Friday's clash at KDM Group East End Park, they'll need to make up for last week's defeat to Ross County.
Dunfermline's last 3 results have included a 1-1 home draw with Ayr United in the Championship 2026/2027, a 1-2 home defeat to Ross County in the League Cup 2026, and a 2-0 away defeat to Livingston in the Championship 2026/2027. Dunfermline are built around a back three with wing-backs, compact lines, and controlled pressing in an attempt to make the game of football a bit scrappy.
Neil Lennon has had a good effect on Dunfermline since becoming their head coach on the 21st March 2025, but they've suffered two consecutive defeats, and Andy Tod is their only goal threat with 1 in 3 Championship 2026/2027 matches.
Raith Rovers have a momentum to maintain
Raith Rovers have started their Championship 2026/2027 season in the best possible way, currently sitting 2nd in the Championship 2026/2027 table with 7 points from their 3 games so far. Dougie Imrie's high-intensity press has been the perfect system for his team, who have looked to win it high before exploding into life in transition.
Raith Rovers have won 3, drawn 1, and lost 1 of their last 5 matches, a run of results which currently has them on a 2-game winning streak. Their 2 most recent results have been a 2-1 win away to Queen's Park in the Championship 2026/2027 and a 2-0 victory at home to Ayr United in the same competition.
Back the away side to nick it
The numbers point towards a close game, but Raith's superior form and higher starting position mean they'll be the more likely winners.
Key players and creativity
- Shea Kearney has given Dunfermline a spark of creativity for 2026/2027, and his 1 Championship 2026/2027 assist is testament to that.
- Raith's Anton Dowds has been their danger man, scoring 3 goals in 3 Championship 2026/2027 games, hitting 3 of Raith's 7 goals in their last 5.
Betting angle
We feel that the Rovers are worth a bet at the short odds, as that clash between Lennon's block and Imrie's press could make this an interesting, tight derby with momentum swings.
- Raith are 2.43 favourites, with Dunfermline just behind at 2.61, while the draw is 3.18.
- Both Teams to Score – Yes at 1.77 looks a smart angle here, as both teams are built to transition and pressure.
