FootyMAD's Cowdenbeath match preview

Last updated : 08 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cowdenbeath v Airdrie United fixture

Airdrie Utd. face a trip to Cowdenbeath at Central Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The The Diamonds will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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:
2007/2008Sat 08 DecAirdrie Utd.3 - 1CowdenbeathSCD2
2007/2008Sat 29 SepCowdenbeath1 - 1Airdrie Utd.SCD2
2002/2003Sat 15 MarCowdenbeath1 - 2Airdrie Utd.SCD2
2002/2003Tue 11 FebAirdrie Utd.1 - 1CowdenbeathSCD2
2002/2003Sat 02 NovCowdenbeath0 - 1Airdrie Utd.SCD2
2002/2003Sat 31 AugAirdrie Utd.0 - 0CowdenbeathSCD2
1973/1974Sun 01 JulAirdrieonians5 - 0CowdenbeathSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Cowdenbeath's home form is poor, winning just 2 of the last six, and losing the other 4. While Blue Brazil have scored 7, a worringly large 14 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Airdrie Utd. however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 15 goals for the The Diamonds, and 5 goals against.

Cowdenbeath are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 26 points from 21 matches. Airdrie Utd. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 43 points from 23 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cowdenbeath62046116
Airdrie Utd.640212812

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Diamonds have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Central Park with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Cowdenbeath 8 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 15 .
Airdrie Utd. 9 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 13 outings ago.