FootyMAD's Cowdenbeath match preview

Last updated : 24 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stranraer v Cowdenbeath fixture

Stranraer prepare to entertain Cowdenbeath at Stair Park on Sunday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Blues are clearly on top, winning 51.92% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stair Park was earlier this season, the The Blues carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Scottish Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 02 DecCowdenbeath4 - 2StranraerSCD2
2006/2007Sat 23 SepStranraer1-0CowdenbeathSCD2
2003/2004Sat 24 AprStranraer1 - 0CowdenbeathSCD3
2003/2004Tue 09 MarCowdenbeath1 - 2StranraerSCD3
2003/2004Sat 13 DecStranraer2 - 0CowdenbeathSCD3
2003/2004Sat 04 OctCowdenbeath0 - 1StranraerSCD3
2002/2003Sat 03 MayCowdenbeath0 - 0StranraerSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Stranraer's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. The Blues have conceded a disappointing 13 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

Cowdenbeath's away form is none too clever either, picking up four victories from the last six. The Blue Brazil's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.

Stranraer are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 30 points from 29 matches. Cowdenbeath lie just outside the playoff positions in the Bells Scottish Division Two, picking up 37 from their 29 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stranraer6222678
Cowdenbeath63038119

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Stair Park for the The Blues and the Madmen are unable to see past Cowdenbeath claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Stranraer Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Cowdenbeath 13 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.