This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between Cowdenbeath and Dumbarton at 15:00 on 26th November 2011 in the Scottish Division Two.

Footymad preview History of the Cowdenbeath v Dumbarton fixture

Cowdenbeath prepare to entertain Dumbarton at Central Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Blue Brazil are clearly on top, winning 53.23% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Central Park was just last season, in March 2010, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 17 Sep Dumbarton 0 - 4 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 20 Mar Cowdenbeath 0-0 Dumbarton Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 23 Jan Dumbarton 2 - 1 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 14 Nov Cowdenbeath 2 - 1 Dumbarton Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 19 Sep Dumbarton 0 - 3 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division Two
2008/2009 Sat 18 Apr Cowdenbeath 0 - 0 Dumbarton Scottish Division Three
2008/2009 Sat 21 Feb Dumbarton 1 - 1 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division Three

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

Recent respective form guides

Cowdenbeath could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 15 goals for the Blue Brazil, with 5 goals against.

Dumbarton 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 13 goals for the Sons, and 15 goals against.

Cowdenbeath are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, with their 13 games giving them a return of 29 points.

Dumbarton's total of 17 points from their 13 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Two.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Cowdenbeath 6 5 0 1 13 3 15
Dumbarton 6 3 1 2 10 9 10

For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here

FootyMad's prediction ...

Cowdenbeath may be coming up against a decent side in Dumbarton, but we do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Blue Brazil. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Cowdenbeath Won 6 successive home games.
7 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Dumbarton Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here