FM Preview: Albion Rovers v Cowdenbeath 31 Mar 2012

Last updated : 30 March 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Albion Rovers v Cowdenbeath fixture

Albion Rovers prepare to entertain Cowdenbeath at Cliftonhill on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 87 games played, Wee Rovers have recorded 38 wins, and Cowdenbeath have come away with 32 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cliftonhill was earlier this season, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3-3 draw in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Tue 14 Feb Cowdenbeath 3 - 0 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 03 Dec Albion Rvs. 3-3 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 24 Sep Cowdenbeath 2 - 1 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Two
2008/2009 Sat 11 Apr Albion Rvs. 0 - 0 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division Three
2008/2009 Sat 24 Jan Cowdenbeath 2 - 1 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Three
2008/2009 Sat 01 Nov Albion Rvs. 3 - 1 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division Three
2008/2009 Sat 16 Aug Cowdenbeath 2 - 1 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Three

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Albion Rovers's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

Cowdenbeath's away form is none too clever either, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Blue Brazil's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 4 against.

Albion Rovers are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 29 points from 30 matches.

Cowdenbeath are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, with their 30 games giving them a return of 63 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Albion Rovers 6 2 1 3 6 9 7
Cowdenbeath 6 4 2 0 9 2 14

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing seems to be going right for the Wee Rovers at home recently, and we can see no immediate turn around in fortunes as the Blue Brazil come away with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Albion Rovers Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Cowdenbeath Undefeated in last 5 away games.
11 games since last defeat.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here