FootyMAD's Cowdenbeath match preview

Last updated : 03 February 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cowdenbeath v Stenhousemuir fixture

Stenhousemuir face a trip to Cowdenbeath at Central Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Warriors 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, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4 - 1 thriller, 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:
2005/2006Sat 17 DecStenhousemuir2 - 0CowdenbeathSCD3
2005/2006Sat 01 OctCowdenbeath4 - 1StenhousemuirSCD3
2004/2005Sat 30 AprStenhousemuir1 - 1CowdenbeathSCD3
2004/2005Tue 22 MarCowdenbeath0 - 2StenhousemuirSCD3
2004/2005Sat 16 OctStenhousemuir2 - 2CowdenbeathSCD3
2004/2005Sat 14 AugCowdenbeath0 - 6StenhousemuirSCD3
2002/2003Sat 22 MarStenhousemuir1 - 1CowdenbeathSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Cowdenbeath have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Blue Brazil in those games, with 8 conceded.

The Warriors have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Warriors's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Cowdenbeath are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 40 points from 21 games. Stenhousemuir are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, with their 22 games giving them a return of 50 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cowdenbeath62138117
Stenhousemuir640215712

FootyMad's prediction ...

Stenhousemuir are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Cowdenbeath. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Cowdenbeath Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Stenhousemuir 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 12 outings ago.