FootyMAD's Ross County match preview

Last updated : 25 January 2008 By Footymad Previewer
Footymad preview
History of the Cowdenbeath v Ross County fixture

Cowdenbeath prepare to entertain Ross County at Central Park on Saturday afternoon, determined to stop the rot against their opponents, having tasted the bitter pill of defeat in 10 of the 14 contests.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Central Park was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw 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:
2007/2008Sat 11 AugCowdenbeath2-2Ross CountySCD2
2003/2004Sat 02 AugCowdenbeath1 - 2Ross CountySCC
2002/2003Tue 06 AugCowdenbeath0 - 2Ross CountySCC
2001/2002Tue 07 AugCowdenbeath0 - 2Ross CountySCC
1998/1999Sat 13 MarCowdenbeath2 - 3Ross CountySCD3
1998/1999Sat 26 DecRoss County1 - 0CowdenbeathSCD3
1998/1999Wed 28 OctCowdenbeath1 - 2Ross CountySCD3

Recent respective form guides

Cowdenbeath have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. While Blue Brazil have scored 8, a worringly large 11 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Ross County however, is much more impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the County, and 8 goals against.

Cowdenbeath lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, picking up 26 points from their 20 games so far. Ross County are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, with their 20 games giving them a return of 43 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cowdenbeath62045116
Ross County660016618

FootyMad's prediction ...

Cowdenbeath are not in a rich vein of form at the moment, and your Madmen see things getting no better with Ross County running out comfortable winners. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Cowdenbeath 7 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 14 .
Ross County 3 successive away victories.
13 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 6 matches.
Last drawn game 12 outings ago.