FM Preview: Cowdenbeath v Airdrie United 05 May 2012

Last updated : 04 May 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Cowdenbeath v Airdrie United fixture

Cowdenbeath prepare to entertain Airdrie United at Central Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Blue Brazil are clearly on top, winning 57.69% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Central Park was earlier this season, with Cowdenbeath running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 03 Mar Airdrie Utd. 1 - 1 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 14 Jan Cowdenbeath 2-0 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 20 Aug Airdrie Utd. 1 - 5 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division Two
2008/2009 Sun 07 Sep Cowdenbeath 1 - 2 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Challenge Cup
2007/2008 Tue 15 Apr Airdrie Utd. 4 - 0 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division Two
2007/2008 Sat 09 Feb Cowdenbeath 0 - 1 Airdrie Utd. Scottish Division Two
2007/2008 Sat 08 Dec Airdrie Utd. 3 - 1 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division Two

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Recent respective form guides

Cowdenbeath have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Blue Brazil, with 4 goals against.

The Diamonds have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Diamonds, and 5 goals against.

Cowdenbeath are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, with their 35 games giving them a return of 70 points.

Airdrie United's total of 51 points from their 35 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Two.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Cowdenbeath 6 3 1 2 12 7 10
Airdrie United 6 5 0 1 14 3 15

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Cowdenbeath are starting to turn Central Park into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Cowdenbeath 4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Airdrie United 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.

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