FootyMAD's Cowdenbeath match preview

Last updated : 16 January 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Stirling Albion v Cowdenbeath fixture

Stirling Alb. prepare to entertain Cowdenbeath at Forthbank Stadium on Saturday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Binos are clearly on top, having won 23 and lost only 4 of the 37 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Forthbank Stadium was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 01 NovCowdenbeath2 - 0Stirling Alb.SCD3
2003/2004Sat 09 AugStirling Alb.0-0CowdenbeathSCD3
2001/2002Wed 12 SepStirling Alb.3 - 2CowdenbeathSLC
1948/1949Sat 30 DecStirling Alb.2 - 1CowdenbeathSC-B
1952/1953Sat 30 DecStirling Alb.1 - 0CowdenbeathSC-B
1950/1951Sat 30 DecStirling Alb.2 - 4CowdenbeathSC-B
1947/1948Sat 30 DecStirling Alb.2 - 2CowdenbeathSC-B

Recent respective form guides

Stirling Albion are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Binos in those games, with 4 conceded.

Cowdenbeath have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Bankies's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

Stirling Alb. are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, with their 18 games giving them a return of 44 points. Cowdenbeath's 28 points from 18 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stirling Alb.640213612
Cowdenbeath631213910

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Cowdenbeath is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Binos in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Stirling Alb. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Cowdenbeath 5 games since last away draw.
No win in the 2 most recent games.