FootyMAD's Dumbarton match preview

Last updated : 17 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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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 54.24% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Central Park was earlier this season, 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:
2008/2009Sat 21 FebDumbarton1 - 1CowdenbeathSCD3
2008/2009Sat 10 JanCowdenbeath2-0DumbartonSCD3
2008/2009Sat 20 SepDumbarton2 - 1CowdenbeathSCD3
2007/2008Tue 07 AugCowdenbeath2 - 0DumbartonSLGC
2004/2005Sat 27 NovCowdenbeath2 - 3DumbartonSFAC
2002/2003Sat 12 AprDumbarton3 - 1CowdenbeathSCD2
2002/2003Tue 18 MarCowdenbeath2 - 0DumbartonSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Cowdenbeath are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These games have seen the Blue Brazil score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 2.

The Sons 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 Sons, and 3 goals against.

Cowdenbeath are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 32 games giving them a return of 58 points. Dumbarton are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 57 points from 32 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cowdenbeath6231769
Dumbarton64119313

FootyMad's prediction ...

Cowdenbeath are starting to turn Central Park into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Cowdenbeath Unbeaten in the last 9 home games.
Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Dumbarton 3 successive away victories.
4 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.