FootyMAD's Dumbarton match preview

Last updated : 22 January 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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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 59 games played, Blue Brazil have recorded 16 wins, and Dumbarton have come away with 29 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 3 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 14 NovCowdenbeath2 - 1DumbartonSCD2
2009/2010Sat 19 SepDumbarton0 - 3CowdenbeathSCD2
2008/2009Sat 18 AprCowdenbeath0 - 0DumbartonSCD3
2008/2009Sat 21 FebDumbarton1 - 1CowdenbeathSCD3
2008/2009Sat 10 JanCowdenbeath2 - 0DumbartonSCD3
2008/2009Sat 20 SepDumbarton2 - 1CowdenbeathSCD3
2007/2008Tue 07 AugCowdenbeath2 - 0DumbartonSLGC

Recent respective form guides

Dumbarton have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Sons have scored 4, a worringly large 7 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Cowdenbeath however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Blue Brazil, and 3 goals against.

Dumbarton lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, picking up 22 points from their 17 games so far. Cowdenbeath are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, with their 18 games giving them a return of 35 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dumbarton6123485
Cowdenbeath6231869

FootyMad's prediction ...

Blue Brazil have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Strathclyde Homes Stadium with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dumbarton 4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Cowdenbeath 4 games since last defeat.