FootyMAD's Forfar Athletic match preview

Last updated : 26 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cowdenbeath v Forfar Athletic fixture

Cowdenbeath prepare to entertain Forfar Athletic at Central Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Blue Brazil are clearly on top, winning 56.90% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Central Park was two seasons ago, in March 2007, the Blue Brazil carving out a narrow 2-1 victory 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:
2008/2009Sat 09 AugForfar Ath.0 - 1CowdenbeathSCD3
2006/2007Sat 17 MarCowdenbeath2-1Forfar Ath.SCD2
2006/2007Sat 20 JanForfar Ath.2 - 0CowdenbeathSCD2
2006/2007Sat 11 NovCowdenbeath3 - 2Forfar Ath.SCD2
2006/2007Sat 16 SepForfar Ath.1 - 1CowdenbeathSCD2
2002/2003Sat 10 MayForfar Ath.1 - 1CowdenbeathSCD2
2002/2003Sat 01 MarCowdenbeath2 - 2Forfar Ath.SCD2

Recent respective form guides

Cowdenbeath have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Blue Brazil in those games, with 7 conceded.

The Loons 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 Loons's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Cowdenbeath are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 31 points from 16 games. Forfar Ath. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, picking up 22 from their 16 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cowdenbeath640214912
Forfar Ath.6303789

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Blue Brazil. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Cowdenbeath 4 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 8 .
Forfar Ath. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.