Dunfermline Athletic vs Raith Rovers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 October

Dunfermline Athletic

W L D L W

4th place in Scottish Championship

2-0

17/10/2025 14:45

Raith Rovers

W W W L L

5th place in Scottish Championship

Scottish Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Dunfermline Athletic vs Raith Rovers on 17 October 2025 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Dunfermline Athletic vs Raith Rovers preview before placing your bet.

Dunfermline Athletic are currently 4th with 51 points after 36 matches.
Raith Rovers sit 5th with 45 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Raith Rovers to win with probability 39%.
Head-to-head history favors Raith Rovers, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Dunfermline Athletic have 2 wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Weather

14:45

2025-10-17

Dunfermline Athletic vs Raith Rovers - Prediction & Odds

Dunfermline Athletic

Raith Rovers

2025-10-17 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 17/10/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Saint Johnstone	77	36	22	11	3	67	25	42
02 Partick Thistle	66	36	17	15	4	53	36	17
03 Arbroath	52	36	13	13	10	43	41	2
04 Dunfermline Athletic	51	36	14	9	13	52	41	11
05 Raith Rovers	45	36	12	9	15	43	42	1
06 $Queen\'s Park$ Queen\'s Park	41	36	9	14	13	35	48	-13
07 Ayr United	39	36	8	15	13	38	47	-9
08 Greenock Morton	38	36	8	14	14	36	52	-16
09 Airdrie United	36	36	8	12	16	35	49	-14
10 Ross County	34	36	8	10	18	36	57	-21

Head To Head

22/08/2025 14:45

Raith Rovers

2 - 0

Dunfermline Athletic

SCO CH

14/03/2025 15:45

Raith Rovers

2 - 0

Dunfermline Athletic

SCO CH

01/02/2025 11:00

Dunfermline Athletic

3 - 1

Raith Rovers

SCO CH

14/12/2024 11:00

Raith Rovers

2 - 0

Dunfermline Athletic

SCO CH

13/09/2024 14:45

Dunfermline Athletic

2 - 0

Raith Rovers

SCO CH

09/03/2024 11:00

Raith Rovers

2 - 0

Dunfermline Athletic

SCO CH

Dunfermline Athletic

33%

Draw

Raith Rovers

67%

Dunfermline Athletic Last 6 matches

04/10/2025 10:00

Dunfermline Athletic 0 - 0 Queen's Park SCO CH

27/09/2025 10:00

Dunfermline Athletic 0 - 2 Partick Thistle SCO CH

23/09/2025 14:45

Dunfermline Athletic 0 - 1 Ayr United SCO CH

19/09/2025 14:45

Saint Johnstone 2 - 1 Dunfermline Athletic SCO CH

13/09/2025 10:00

Arbroath 0 - 5 Dunfermline Athletic SCO CH

30/08/2025 10:00

Dunfermline Athletic 2 - 2 Ross County SCO CH

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Raith Rovers

11/10/2025 10:00

Raith Rovers 0 - 2 Ayr United SCO CH

04/10/2025 10:00

Ross County 2 - 0 Raith Rovers SCO CH

27/09/2025 10:00

Raith Rovers 3 - 0 Arbroath SCO CH

20/09/2025 10:00

Airdrie United 0 - 0 Raith Rovers SCO CH

13/09/2025 10:00

Raith Rovers 0 - 2 Saint Johnstone SCO CH

06/09/2025 10:00

Greenock Morton 0 - 1 Raith Rovers SCO CH

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Championship

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

214

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

177

Avg. per game

0.61

Scored

241

Avg. per game

0.80

Conceded

219

Avg. per game

0.73

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 288 matches

YesNo

140 (49%)148 (51%)

In last 288 matches

NoYes

144 (48%)156 (52%)

Dunfermline Athletic

Recent matches

Raith Rovers

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

/Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(38%)17 28(62%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Dunfermline Athletic

Raith Rovers

Shots

Dunfermline Athletic

Total shots

10.45 avg / game

Blocked

36 total

Avg. 1.80

Raith Rovers

Total shots

10.09 avg / game

Blocked

49 total

Avg. 2.13

Dunfermline Athletic Pass Raith Rovers

Total passes

1672

Avg. 334 / game

Accurate

65%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Dunfermline Athletic

288

Played games

Raith Rovers

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.34

Clean sheets

0.32

5.26

1516

Corners

1544

5.15

0.64

183

Throw-ins

0.00

0.31

Offsides

0.23

1.31

378

GK saves

452

1.51

Dunfermline Athletic

DISCIPLINARY

Raith Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.56

450

534

1.78

0.05

0.07

4.27

1229

Fouls

1591

5.30

0.22

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Dunfermline Athletic vs Raith Rovers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Dunfermline Athletic vs Raith Rovers on 17 October 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Scottish Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Dunfermline Athletic vs Raith Rovers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Dunfermline Athletic's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Raith Rovers's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Scottish Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Scottish Championship standings and the Scottish Championship form table to understand exactly where Dunfermline Athletic and Raith Rovers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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