FM Preview: Dumbarton v Cowdenbeath 04 Feb 2012

Last updated : 03 February 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Dumbarton v Cowdenbeath fixture

Cowdenbeath face a trip to Dumbarton at Strathclyde Homes Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 61 games played, Blue Brazil have recorded 17 wins, and Dumbarton have come away with 30 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where Cowdenbeath annihilated the Blue Brazil 0-4 in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 26 Nov Cowdenbeath 0 - 0 Dumbarton Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 17 Sep Dumbarton 0-4 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 20 Mar Cowdenbeath 0 - 0 Dumbarton Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 23 Jan Dumbarton 2 - 1 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 14 Nov Cowdenbeath 2 - 1 Dumbarton Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 19 Sep Dumbarton 0 - 3 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division Two
2008/2009 Sat 18 Apr Cowdenbeath 0 - 0 Dumbarton Scottish Division Three

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

Recent respective form guides

Dumbarton are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Sons in those games, with 5 conceded.

The Blue Brazil 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 11 goals for the Blue Brazil, and 3 goals against.

Dumbarton's total of 28 points from their 19 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Two.

Cowdenbeath are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, with their 20 games giving them a return of 41 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Dumbarton 6 3 2 1 9 8 11
Cowdenbeath 6 3 1 2 10 4 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

A creditable return from recent away games for Blue Brazil could well see them head back from Strathclyde Homes Stadium with a share of the spoils, think the FootyMad panel. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Dumbarton Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Cowdenbeath Last drawn game 6 outings ago.

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