Dunfermline Athletic vs Raith Rovers predictions, Aug 28, 2026

Scottish Football Championship, on Friday,

Dunfermline Athletic

Raith Rovers

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As Dunfermline Athletic prepares to host Raith Rovers in the Scottish Football Championship on August 28, 2026, both teams come into the match with contrasting recent forms. Dunfermline has struggled recently, securing only 1 win in their last 5 matches. Their inability to convert opportunities into goals has been a notable concern, often leaving their defense vulnerable to counterattacks.

Conversely, Raith Rovers have found more success, clinching 3 victories in their last 5 outings. Their tactical approach has focused on pressing high up the pitch and exploiting spaces left by their opponents, allowing them to create quality scoring chances. With their attacking rhythm and confidence on the rise, Raith will aim to capitalize on Dunfermline’s defensive lapses.

Bookmakers reflect a narrow line in odds, suggesting this matchup could be tightly contested, with home odds at 2.46 and away odds at 2.55. Our model places probabilities at 37.3% for a Dunfermline win, 27.2% for a draw, and 35.7% for an away victory for Raith. As both clubs strive for crucial points, the outcome remains uncertain, promising an intriguing contest for fans and bettors alike.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-08-24T15:52:04+00:00.

Dunfermline
37.1%
Draw
27%
Raith
35.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Bwin 2.40 3.25 2.45
bet_at_home 2.51 3.55 2.61
betsson 2.50 3.40 2.65
MarathonBet 2.43 3.34 2.51
WilliamHill 2.45 3.45 2.50
Pinnacle 2.5 3.52 2.59
Best for US Customers 2.46 3.30 2.55

Latest Results

22.08.26 Livingston FC – Dunfermline Athletic – 2:0
15.08.26 Dunfermline Athletic – Ross County – 1:2
08.08.26 Dunfermline Athletic – Ayr United – 1:1
01.08.26 Inverness CT – Dunfermline Athletic – 0:0
26.07.26 St. Mirren – Dunfermline Athletic – 0:1
22.08.26 Raith Rovers – Ayr United – 2:0
08.08.26 Queens Park FC – Raith Rovers – 1:2
01.08.26 Raith Rovers – Stenhousemuir – 1:1
21.07.26 Raith Rovers – Peterhead – 1:0
18.07.26 Hamilton Academical – Raith Rovers – 2:1 penalties

Facts

  • This match will feature an outsider and one of the leaders (ranked 8 and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Premiership (Promotion: Semi~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Dunfermline won 3.
  • Recent performances by Dunfermline have been up and down (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Raith is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Dunfermline may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Dunfermline won 7 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 19:22. (average 1:1.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Dunfermline won 5 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 14:8. (average 1.4:0.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    14.03.26 Dunfermline Athletic – Raith Rovers – 3:0
    27.12.25 Raith Rovers – Dunfermline Athletic – 1:2
    17.10.25 Dunfermline Athletic – Raith Rovers – 2:0
    22.08.25 Raith Rovers – Dunfermline Athletic – 2:0
    14.03.25 Raith Rovers – Dunfermline Athletic – 2:0

    Standings

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Stenhousemuir 3 2 1 0 5:1 4 7
    2 Raith 3 2 1 0 5:2 3 7
    3 Partick Thistle 3 2 1 0 4:1 3 7
    4 Livingston 3 2 0 1 4:2 2 6
    5 Ayr 3 1 1 1 3:3 0 4
    6 Arbroath 3 1 1 1 2:3 -1 4
    7 Inverness 3 0 3 0 1:1 0 3
    8 Dunfermline 3 0 2 1 1:3 -2 2
    9 Morton 3 0 0 3 1:5 -4 0
    10 Queen’s Park 3 0 0 3 1:6 -5 0

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