Arbroath vs Dunfermline Predictions

• Arbroath have won seven, drawn seven and lost only one of their last 15 home league contests
• Dunfermline have lost three of their last seven away league matches
• Arbroath have beaten Dunfermline home and away this season

No stopping Red Lichties 

Arbroath and Dunfermline meet for the third time in a week on Friday night, and with the tie finely poised after the Pars’ 1‑0 first‑leg win, this decisive clash at Gayfield has all the ingredients for another tense, hard‑fought play‑off battle.

Chris Kane’s early strike separated the sides on Tuesday, but Dunfermline may regret not adding to their lead after a dominant first half in which goalkeeper Aidan McAdams kept Arbroath alive with several key saves.

The Red Lichties improved dramatically after the break, with Harry Cochrane and Gavin Reilly both threatening as the game became stretched.

Pars have been under par away from home

Arbroath have been outstanding at home this season, losing only once in their last 15 league matches at Gayfield. Their pressing, energy and directness have unsettled Dunfermline before — they beat the Pars twice earlier in the campaign — and the swirling winds and tight pitch should again play to their strengths.

Dunfermline’s away form has been inconsistent, and with the pressure of protecting a narrow lead, they could be vulnerable if Arbroath start fast.

That makes Arbroath Draw No Bet an appealing angle, especially with the hosts’ confidence and home record. Findlay Marshall, the club’s top scorer and a constant threat at Gayfield, is also worth backing to find the net.