FM Preview: Cowdenbeath v Partick Thistle 22 Jan 2011

Last updated : 21 January 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cowdenbeath v Partick Thistle fixture

Cowdenbeath prepare to entertain Partick Thistle at Central Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Blue Brazil are clearly on top, winning 54.55% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Central Park was earlier this season, the Blue Brazil carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 30 OctPartick Th.1 - 0CowdenbeathSCD1
2010/2011Sat 28 AugCowdenbeath2-1Partick Th.SCD1
2005/2006Sat 30 JulPartick Th.2 - 0CowdenbeathSCC
1933/1934Sat 01 JulPartick Th.5 - 3CowdenbeathSPL
1933/1934Sat 01 JulCowdenbeath1 - 1Partick Th.SPL
1932/1933Fri 01 JulCowdenbeath0 - 0Partick Th.SPL
1932/1933Fri 01 JulPartick Th.4 - 1CowdenbeathSPL

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.

Partick Th. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The The Jags's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Cowdenbeath are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 16 points from 16 matches. Partick Th. see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 19 points from their 17 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cowdenbeath61055173
Partick Th.624012510

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 5 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Partick Th. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
8 games since last defeat.