FM Preview: Cowdenbeath v Raith Rovers 19 Feb 2011

Last updated : 18 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cowdenbeath v Raith Rovers fixture

Cowdenbeath prepare to entertain Raith Rovers at Central Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 15 of the 40 previous games, with the Blue Brazil winning just 12.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Central Park was earlier this season, with Raith Rovers inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Blue Brazil in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 16 OctCowdenbeath1-2Raith RoversSCD1
2010/2011Sat 24 JulRaith Rovers0 - 1CowdenbeathSCC
2007/2008Sat 01 MarRaith Rovers3 - 2CowdenbeathSCD2
2007/2008Wed 02 JanCowdenbeath1 - 4Raith RoversSCD2
2007/2008Sat 03 NovRaith Rovers2 - 0CowdenbeathSCD2
2007/2008Sat 25 AugCowdenbeath1 - 0Raith RoversSCD2
2006/2007Sat 03 MarCowdenbeath1 - 5Raith RoversSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Cowdenbeath are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Raith Rovers have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Cowdenbeath see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 18 points from their 19 games played so far, Raith Rovers are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 21 games giving them a return of 39 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cowdenbeath60242172
Raith Rovers631210810

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Blue Brazil of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Raith Rovers, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Cowdenbeath Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 8 most recent games.
Raith Rovers 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.