FootyMAD's Cowdenbeath match preview

Last updated : 31 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stenhousemuir v Cowdenbeath fixture

Stenhousemuir prepare to entertain Cowdenbeath at Ochilview Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 28 of the 72 previous games, with the Warriors winning just 24.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ochilview Park was earlier this season, with Stenhousemuir running out comfortable 2-0 winners 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 04 FebCowdenbeath1 - 1StenhousemuirSCD3
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

Recent respective form guides

Stenhousemuir have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Warriors, with 5 goals against.

Cowdenbeath have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Blue Brazil, and 6 goals against.

Stenhousemuir are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, with their 31 games giving them a return of 67 points. Cowdenbeath are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 62 points from 30 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stenhousemuir641116413
Cowdenbeath650120615

FootyMad's prediction ...

Stenhousemuir are starting to turn Ochilview Park into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occassion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Stenhousemuir Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Cowdenbeath 17 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.