FM Preview: Dumbarton v Cowdenbeath 18 Aug 2012

Last updated : 17 August 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Dumbarton v Cowdenbeath fixture

Cowdenbeath face a trip to Dumbarton at The Rock on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 71 games played, Blue Brazil have recorded 23 wins, and Dumbarton have come away with 34 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Rock was less than a year ago, in March 2012, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 24 Mar Cowdenbeath 4 - 1 Dumbarton Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Tue 06 Mar Dumbarton 0-2 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 26 Nov Cowdenbeath 0 - 0 Dumbarton Scottish Division Two
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

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

Recent respective form guides

Dumbarton have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Sons in those games, with 6 conceded.

The Blue Brazil have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Blue Brazil, and 8 goals against.

Dumbarton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 0 points from 1 matches.

Cowdenbeath find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 1 games have yielded only 0 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Dumbarton 6 3 1 2 9 7 10
Cowdenbeath 6 1 3 2 7 9 6

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and we think this game will result in a narrow home win for the Sons. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Dumbarton 16 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Cowdenbeath Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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