FootyMAD's Cowdenbeath match preview

Last updated : 19 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cowdenbeath v Alloa Athletic fixture

Alloa Ath. face a trip to Cowdenbeath at Central Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 70 games played, Wasps have recorded 25 wins, and Cowdenbeath have come away with 32 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 09 FebAlloa Ath.2 - 1CowdenbeathSCD2
2009/2010Tue 08 DecAlloa Ath.1 - 0CowdenbeathSFAC
2009/2010Sat 28 NovCowdenbeath0 - 0Alloa Ath.SFAC
2009/2010Sat 22 AugCowdenbeath1 - 1Alloa Ath.SCD2
2007/2008Sat 05 AprCowdenbeath1 - 1Alloa Ath.SCD2
2007/2008Sat 16 FebAlloa Ath.3 - 2CowdenbeathSCD2
2007/2008Sat 15 DecCowdenbeath1 - 4Alloa Ath.SCD2

Recent respective form guides

Cowdenbeath have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

Alloa Ath. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Wasps's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Cowdenbeath are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 36 points from 22 games. Alloa Ath. are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, with their 22 games giving them a return of 41 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cowdenbeath61237105
Alloa Ath.64119513

FootyMad's prediction ...

Alloa Ath. are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Cowdenbeath. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Cowdenbeath Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Alloa Ath. 6 games since last defeat.