Dunfermline Athletic vs Airdrieonians: match statistics
Dunfermline Athletic are in significantly better form over their last five matches, securing three wins and averaging 1.8 points per game, while Airdrieonians have managed only 1.2 points per game. The hosts hold a higher league position (4th place) and have a balanced home goal difference (0), indicating defensive solidity with a 40% clean sheet rate. Airdrieonians have poor away results with a negative goal difference (-4), a 45% loss rate, and only a 27% win rate. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.42 vs 1.13), confirming their advantage in chance creation. Although both teams have an identical shot conversion rate (11%), Dunfermline register more shots on target in home matches (4.4 vs 3.36), which increases their likelihood of scoring and securing a victory.
Dunfermline Athletic vs Airdrieonians: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Dunfermline Athletic played Airdrieonians in Championship (Scotland). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Dunfermline Athletic: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Airdrieonians: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Dunfermline Athletic scores 1.38 and concedes 1.05 goals per match. Airdrieonians scores 0.78 and concedes 1.39. League average: 2.50 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Dunfermline Athletic 38%, Airdrieonians 43%. Over 2.5: Dunfermline Athletic 43%, Airdrieonians 43%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Dunfermline Athletic has higher xG: 1.33 vs 1.07. Dunfermline Athletic: 10.2 shots per match, Airdrieonians: 8.7.
Match halves
Dunfermline Athletic: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.67. Airdrieonians: half-time lead 13%, second-half goals 0.57.
Goals by minute
Dunfermline Athletic: 31-45+ (10 goals). Airdrieonians: 61-75 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.50 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 2-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Dunfermline Athletic are in significantly better form over their last five matches, securing three wins and averaging 1.8 points per game, while Airdrieonians have managed only 1.2 points per game. The hosts hold a higher league position (4th place) and have a balanced home goal difference (0), indicating defensive solidity with a 40% clean sheet rate. Airdrieonians have poor away results with a negative goal difference (-4), a 45% loss rate, and only a 27% win rate. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.42 vs 1.13), confirming their advantage in chance creation. Although both teams have an identical shot conversion rate (11%), Dunfermline register more shots on target in home matches (4.4 vs 3.36), which increases their likelihood of scoring and securing a victory.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Dunfermline Athletic | Airdrieonians | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.25 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Dunfermline Athletic is 133% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Dunfermline Athletic · 0.6 pts / match - Airdrieonians
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Dunfermline Athletic is 77% better for: goals scored per match.
1.38 goals / match - Dunfermline Athletic · 0.78 goals / match - Airdrieonians
Dunfermline Athletic is 32% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.05 goals / match - Dunfermline Athletic · 1.39 goals / match - Airdrieonians
Dunfermline Athletic scores in 71% of matches (15 of 21 matches), while Airdrieonians keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 matches).
Airdrieonians scores in 57% of matches (13 of 23 matches), while Dunfermline Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 43% (9 of 21 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Dunfermline Athletic
Over / Under - Airdrieonians
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Dunfermline Athletic is 57% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.43 pts / match - Dunfermline Athletic · 0.91 pts / match - Airdrieonians
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dunfermline Athletic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Airdrieonians - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 13% of matches and wins 17%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Dunfermline Athletic
Airdrieonians
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Dunfermline Athletic | Liga | Airdrieonians | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.43 | 2.50 | ▼ 2.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 38% | 51% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 46% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 43% | 31% | ▼ 26% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 69% | ▼ 52% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 62% | 73% | ▼ 70% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Dunfermline Athletic 2 - 0 - 0 Airdrieonians. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Dunfermline Athletic vs Airdrieonians?
The Championship match finished Dunfermline Athletic 0:2 Airdrieonians. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Dunfermline Athletic and Airdrieonians?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Dunfermline Athletic won 2, Airdrieonians won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Dunfermline Athletic vs Airdrieonians?
Dunfermline Athletic score 1.38 goals per game on average and Airdrieonians 0.78. The Championship average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Dunfermline Athletic's matches and 43% of Airdrieonians's.
What form are Dunfermline Athletic and Airdrieonians in?
Over the last 5 games Dunfermline Athletic have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Airdrieonians 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dunfermline Athletic vs Airdrieonians?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Dunfermline Athletic vs Airdrieonians: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.