FootyMAD's Cowdenbeath match preview

Last updated : 22 August 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Elgin City v Cowdenbeath fixture

Elgin City prepare to entertain Cowdenbeath at Borough Briggs on Saturday afternoon, determined to stop the rot against their opponents, having fallen to defeat against their opponents 7 times out of 9.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Borough Briggs was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Scottish Challenge Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 26 JulElgin City0-2CowdenbeathSCC
2005/2006Sat 29 AprCowdenbeath2 - 1Elgin CitySCD3
2005/2006Tue 28 MarCowdenbeath5 - 2Elgin CitySCD3
2005/2006Sat 25 FebElgin City0 - 4CowdenbeathSCD3
2005/2006Sat 20 AugElgin City0 - 3CowdenbeathSCD3
2004/2005Sat 19 MarElgin City2 - 0CowdenbeathSCD3
2004/2005Tue 15 MarCowdenbeath1 - 1Elgin CitySCD3

Recent respective form guides

Elgin City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While City have scored 9, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.

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 Blue Brazil's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Elgin City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Bells Scottish Division Three, picking up 4 points from their 3 games so far. Cowdenbeath are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 6 points from 3 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Elgin City61143134
Cowdenbeath650111715

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the City of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Cowdenbeath, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Elgin City Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Cowdenbeath 3 successive away victories.
4 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.