FootyMAD's Cowdenbeath match preview

Last updated : 23 January 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cowdenbeath v Albion Rovers fixture

Albion Rvs. face a trip to Cowdenbeath at Central Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Wee Rovers will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, the Blue Brazil carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory 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:
2008/2009Sat 01 NovAlbion Rvs.3 - 1CowdenbeathSCD3
2008/2009Sat 16 AugCowdenbeath2 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3
2008/2009Tue 12 AugCowdenbeath3 - 2Albion Rvs.SCC
2005/2006Sat 08 AprCowdenbeath2 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3
2005/2006Sat 11 FebAlbion Rvs.1 - 3CowdenbeathSCD3
2005/2006Sat 03 DecCowdenbeath2 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3
2005/2006Sat 15 OctAlbion Rvs.0 - 3CowdenbeathSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Cowdenbeath have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Blue Brazil in those games, with 5 conceded.

The Wee Rovers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Wee Rovers, and 8 goals against.

Cowdenbeath are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 19 games giving them a return of 38 points. Albion Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 23 points from their 17 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cowdenbeath651013416
Albion Rvs.6213677

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Cowdenbeath is likely to be a very close encounter, but one that the Madmen sees going the way of the home team. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Cowdenbeath 6 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
Albion Rvs. Last drawn game 5 outings ago.