FootyMAD's Cowdenbeath match preview

Last updated : 27 February 2009 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, with Stenhousemuir inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Blue Brazil 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 15 NovCowdenbeath1 - 2StenhousemuirSCD3
2008/2009Sat 30 AugStenhousemuir1 - 0CowdenbeathSCD3
2005/2006Sat 01 AprStenhousemuir1 - 2CowdenbeathSCD3
2005/2006Sat 04 FebCowdenbeath1 - 1StenhousemuirSCD3
2005/2006Sat 17 DecStenhousemuir2 - 0CowdenbeathSCD3
2005/2006Sat 01 OctCowdenbeath4 - 1StenhousemuirSCD3
2004/2005Sat 30 AprStenhousemuir1 - 1CowdenbeathSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Cowdenbeath have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Blue Brazil, with 4 goals against.

Stenhousemuir have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Warriors, and 8 goals against.

Cowdenbeath are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 22 games giving them a return of 45 points. Stenhousemuir are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 40 points from 24 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cowdenbeath64209314
Stenhousemuir61147104

FootyMad's prediction ...

Stenhousemuir have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Cowdenbeath may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Cowdenbeath Won 4 successive home games.
8 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 9 matches.
Stenhousemuir Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.