FootyMAD's Cowdenbeath match preview

Last updated : 19 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dumbarton v Cowdenbeath fixture

Dumbarton play host to Cowdenbeath at Strathclyde Homes Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 56 games played, Sons have recorded 28 wins, and Cowdenbeath have come away with 15 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Dumbarton was back in April 2003, over five years ago, with Dumbarton running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 07 AugCowdenbeath2 - 0DumbartonSLGC
2004/2005Sat 27 NovCowdenbeath2 - 3DumbartonSFAC
2002/2003Sat 12 AprDumbarton3-1CowdenbeathSCD2
2002/2003Tue 18 MarCowdenbeath2 - 0DumbartonSCD2
2002/2003Sat 30 NovDumbarton1 - 1CowdenbeathSCD2
2002/2003Sat 05 OctCowdenbeath3 - 1DumbartonSCD2
2000/2001Sat 17 MarCowdenbeath2 - 2DumbartonSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Dumbarton losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.

The away form of Cowdenbeath however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Blue Brazil, and 15 goals against.

Dumbarton lie just outside the playoff positions in the Bells Scottish Division Three, picking up 9 points from their 6 games so far. Cowdenbeath are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 12 points from 6 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dumbarton62228138
Cowdenbeath63038109

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Dumbarton's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Cowdenbeath. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dumbarton Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Cowdenbeath 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 13 outings ago.