FootyMAD's Dumbarton match preview

Last updated : 18 September 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dumbarton v Cowdenbeath fixture

Cowdenbeath face a trip to Dumbarton at Strathclyde Homes Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 58 games played, Blue Brazil have recorded 15 wins, and Dumbarton have come away with 29 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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 18 AprCowdenbeath0 - 0DumbartonSCD3
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

Recent respective form guides

Dumbarton's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Sons's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

Cowdenbeath's away form is none too clever either, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Blue Brazil's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Dumbarton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 2 points from 5 matches. Cowdenbeath are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 5 points from 5 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dumbarton60246172
Cowdenbeath61235105

FootyMad's prediction ...

Blue Brazil have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Strathclyde Homes Stadium with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dumbarton Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
Cowdenbeath Not won in previous 2 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.