FootyMAD's Cowdenbeath match preview

Last updated : 24 October 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Albion Rovers v Cowdenbeath fixture

Albion Rvs are ready to welcome Cowdenbeath to Cliftonhill Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Wee Rovers have the slight edge, having won 37 of the 78 games compared to Cowdenbeath's 26 wins.

The previous match played between the two at Cliftonhill Stadium was within the last three years, in April 2001, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 16 AugCowdenbeath1 - 4Albion RvsSCD3
2000/2001Sat 28 AprAlbion Rvs0-0CowdenbeathSCD3
2000/2001Sat 24 FebCowdenbeath1 - 0Albion RvsSCD3
2000/2001Sat 21 OctAlbion Rvs1 - 0CowdenbeathSCD3
2000/2001Sat 12 AugCowdenbeath5 - 0Albion RvsSCD3
1999/2000Sat 15 AprAlbion Rvs0 - 3CowdenbeathSCD3
1999/2000Sat 05 FebCowdenbeath5 - 0Albion RvsSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Albion Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Wee Rovers, with 5 goals against.

Cowdenbeath have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Bankies, and 9 goals against.

Albion Rvs are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 16 points from 10 games. Cowdenbeath see themselves just below half way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 11 points from their 9 games played so far,

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Albion Rvs62041186
Cowdenbeath6204756

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Wee Rovers's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Cowdenbeath. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Albion Rvs 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 10 .
Cowdenbeath Last drawn game 7 outings ago.