FootyMAD's Cowdenbeath match preview

Last updated : 11 November 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Montrose v Cowdenbeath fixture

Montrose prepare to entertain Cowdenbeath at Links Park Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 58 games played, Gable Endies have recorded 25 wins, and Cowdenbeath have come away with 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Links Park Ground was less than a year ago, in January 2005, with Cowdenbeath inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Gable Endies in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 17 SepCowdenbeath2 - 0MontroseSCD3
2004/2005Sat 02 AprCowdenbeath0 - 0MontroseSCD3
2004/2005Sat 29 JanMontrose1-2CowdenbeathSCD3
2004/2005Tue 30 NovCowdenbeath0 - 0MontroseSCD3
2004/2005Sat 18 SepMontrose3 - 1CowdenbeathSCD3
2003/2004Sat 01 MayCowdenbeath0 - 0MontroseSCD3
2003/2004Sat 13 MarMontrose1 - 1CowdenbeathSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Montrose have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Cowdenbeath however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. Those games have seen the Blue Brazil pummel 11 goals, and let in 2.

Montrose lie just outside the playoff positions in the Bells Scottish Division Three, picking up 13 points from their 13 games so far. Cowdenbeath are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 27 points from 13 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Montrose6222858
Cowdenbeath650117415

FootyMad's prediction ...

Montrose are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Montrose 8 games since last home draw.
Cowdenbeath 9 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 17 outings ago.