FootyMAD's Cowdenbeath match preview

Last updated : 30 January 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cowdenbeath v Annan Athletic fixture

Annan Ath. face a trip to Cowdenbeath at Central Park on Saturday afternoon, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Black and Golds won the only previous game contested between the two teams.

The only previous meeting between Cowdenbeath and Annan Ath. at was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 4 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 18 OctAnnan Ath.0 - 1CowdenbeathSCD3
2008/2009Sat 02 AugCowdenbeath1 - 4Annan Ath.SCD3

Recent respective form guides

Cowdenbeath are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Blue Brazil in those games, with 6 conceded.

Annan Ath. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Black and Golds have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Cowdenbeath are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 20 games giving them a return of 41 points. Annan Ath. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, picking up 27 from their 19 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cowdenbeath651012316
Annan Ath.641115313

FootyMad's prediction ...

Annan Ath. have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Cowdenbeath may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Cowdenbeath Won 3 successive home games.
7 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 7 matches.
Annan Ath. Undefeated in last 3 away games.
5 games since last defeat.