FM Preview: Greenock Morton v Cowdenbeath 23 Mar 2013

Last updated : 22 March 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Greenock Morton v Cowdenbeath fixture

Cowdenbeath face a trip to Greenock Morton at Cappielow Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Blue Brazil 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 at Cappielow Park was earlier this season, the 'Ton carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Scottish Division One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 05 Jan Cowdenbeath 1 - 1 Morton Scottish Division One
2012/2013 Sat 24 Nov Morton 1-0 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division One
2012/2013 Sat 15 Sep Cowdenbeath 3 - 4 Morton Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Tue 22 Mar Cowdenbeath 0 - 2 Morton Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 15 Jan Morton 3 - 0 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 23 Oct Cowdenbeath 2 - 2 Morton Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 11 Sep Morton 1 - 2 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division One

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Recent respective form guides

Greenock Morton have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the 'Ton in those games, with 8 conceded.

In complete contrast to Greenock Morton, Cowdenbeath are having a torrid time on their travels, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Blue Brazil have hit 7 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Greenock Morton are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 28 games giving them a return of 58 points.

Cowdenbeath see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 29 points from their 27 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Greenock Morton 6 4 1 1 16 5 13
Cowdenbeath 6 2 3 1 11 11 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the 'Ton, as the Blue Brazil have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Greenock Morton Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Cowdenbeath Not won in previous 11 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.

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