FM Preview: Cowdenbeath v Falkirk 11 Dec 2010

Last updated : 10 December 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cowdenbeath v Falkirk fixture

Cowdenbeath play host to Falkirk at Central Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Blue Brazil are clearly on top, winning 52.38% of the games played between the two.

The last time the two teams met at Cowdenbeath was just over four years ago, in August 2006, where Falkirk annihilated the Blue Brazil 0-5 in a Scottish League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 02 OctFalkirk5 - 1CowdenbeathSCD1
2006/2007Tue 22 AugCowdenbeath0-5FalkirkSLGC
1979/1980Sun 01 JulFalkirk0 - 0CowdenbeathSCD2
1979/1980Sun 01 JulFalkirk3 - 0CowdenbeathSCD2
1979/1980Sun 01 JulCowdenbeath0 - 0FalkirkSCD2
1978/1979Sat 01 JulFalkirk2 - 1CowdenbeathSCD2
1978/1979Sat 01 JulFalkirk0 - 3CowdenbeathSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Cowdenbeath have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Blue Brazil in those games, with 10 conceded.

Falkirk have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Bairns, and 10 goals against.

Cowdenbeath see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 16 points from their 13 games played so far, Falkirk are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 22 points from 13 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cowdenbeath61148114
Falkirk62131487

FootyMad's prediction ...

Cowdenbeath are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Cowdenbeath Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Falkirk 9 games since last away draw.