FootyMAD's Cowdenbeath match preview

Last updated : 26 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cowdenbeath v Montrose fixture

Montrose pack their bags to visit Cowdenbeath at Central Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Gable Endies will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 33 and win only 13 of the 58 games.

The previous match played between the two at Central Park was within the last three years, in January 2006, with Cowdenbeath 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:
2008/2009Tue 05 AugMontrose0 - 2CowdenbeathSLGC
2005/2006Sat 18 MarMontrose0 - 3CowdenbeathSCD3
2005/2006Sat 21 JanCowdenbeath2 - 0MontroseSCD3
2005/2006Sat 12 NovMontrose0 - 1CowdenbeathSCD3
2005/2006Sat 17 SepCowdenbeath2 - 0MontroseSCD3
2004/2005Sat 02 AprCowdenbeath0 - 0MontroseSCD3
2004/2005Sat 29 JanMontrose1 - 2CowdenbeathSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Cowdenbeath have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. While Blue Brazil have scored 10, a worringly large 15 have been leaked at the other end.

Montrose have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Gable Endies have hit 5 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Cowdenbeath's total of 12 points from their 7 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Bells Scottish Division Three. Montrose are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 13 points from 7 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cowdenbeath62047116
Montrose63309412

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Gable Endies out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Cowdenbeath. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Cowdenbeath 9 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 13 .
Montrose Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.