FootyMAD's Stenhousemuir match preview

Last updated : 29 August 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stenhousemuir v Cowdenbeath fixture

Cowdenbeath pack their bags to visit Stenhousemuir at Ochilview Park on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 29 of the 73 previous games, with the hosts winning just 24.

The previous match played between the two at Ochilview Park was within the last three years, in April 2006, with Cowdenbeath inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Warriors 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:
2005/2006Sat 01 AprStenhousemuir1 - 2CowdenbeathSCD3
2005/2006Sat 04 FebCowdenbeath1 - 1StenhousemuirSCD3
2005/2006Sat 17 DecStenhousemuir2 - 0CowdenbeathSCD3
2005/2006Sat 01 OctCowdenbeath4 - 1StenhousemuirSCD3
2004/2005Sat 30 AprStenhousemuir1 - 1CowdenbeathSCD3
2004/2005Tue 22 MarCowdenbeath0 - 2StenhousemuirSCD3
2004/2005Sat 16 OctStenhousemuir2 - 2CowdenbeathSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Stenhousemuir have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Warriors's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The away form of Cowdenbeath however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Blue Brazil, and 14 goals against.

Stenhousemuir are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 8 points from 4 games. Cowdenbeath are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, with their 4 games giving them a return of 9 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stenhousemuir62229108
Cowdenbeath650111815

FootyMad's prediction ...

Cowdenbeath are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Stenhousemuir. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Stenhousemuir Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Cowdenbeath 4 successive away victories.
5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.