Dunfermline vs Raith Rovers Tips, Predictions & Latest Odds
There's Friday night action in the Scottish Championship as Dunfermline welcome local rivals Raith Rovers to East End Park for a highly anticipated Fife Derby, with both sides looking to boost their push up the table.
A fiery atmosphere is guaranteed in what is always a fiercely contested showdown between the two biggest clubs in Fife - so expect no shortage of passion, intensity, and drama at East End Park.
Here at Free Bets, we've taken a look at some of the best tips ahead of Friday's massive clash, plus the latest betting odds.
Dunfermline vs Raith Rovers Tips
Here are our two top football tips ahead of Friday's Fife Derby.
Tip 1: Dunfermline to win
Despite both teams arriving in patchy form - each with just one win in their last five league outings, both against Arbroath - there's strong reason to side with Dunfermline in this clash.
Raith Rovers come into this one on the back of a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Ayr United, a result that knocked them out of the play-off places and extended a concerning run of one win in six.
Meanwhile, Neil Lennon's Dunfermline, sitting two spots below in seventh but with a game in hand, have been more competitive than their league position suggests.
Importantly, the Pars have home advantage, which has been crucial in recent derbies - each of the last six league meetings between the sides has been won by the home team.
While Raith did claim a 2-0 win in the reverse fixture in August, history suggests this clash rarely ends level, with none of the last ten league meetings finishing in a draw.
Back on home soil but the outsiders at the bookmakers, the Pars look overpriced to grab victory at East End Park.
Tip 2: Andy Tod to score the first goal
Andrew Tod is unmissable in the Dunfermline side, sporting glasses in the mould of Edgar Davids.
The midfielder may not be at the playing level of Davids, but he looks a decent bet to bag the opening goal at East End Park this evening.
Tod has been directly involved in 50% of Dunfermline's league goals this season, and the 19-year-old underlined his importance with a stunning hat-trick in the 5-0 win over Arbroath last month.
Take the midfielder to break the deadlock this evening in what should be a fiercely-contested Firfe Derby.
Dunfermline vs Raith Rovers Latest Odds
Here are the latest odds from our selection of best betting sites ahead of Friday's match at East End Park.
How to Watch Dunfermline vs Raith Rovers
TV Channel
Dunfermline vs Raith Rovers will be shown live on BBC Scotland in the UK.
Live Streaming Information
You will be able to stream the match live via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.
Kick Off Time
Dunfermline vs Raith Rovers will kick-off at 7:45pm.
Fixture Date
Dunfermline vs Raith Rovers takes place on Friday, 17 October.
Stadium
The teams will meet at East End Park, Dunfermline's home ground.
