FM Preview: Cowdenbeath v Raith Rovers 23 Feb 2013

Last updated : 22 February 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Cowdenbeath v Raith Rovers fixture

Raith Rovers face a trip to Cowdenbeath at Central Park on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 16 of the 42 previous games, with the hosts winning just 12.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Central Park was earlier this season, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 4-4 draw in a Scottish Division One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 29 Dec Raith Rovers 2 - 2 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division One
2012/2013 Sat 20 Oct Cowdenbeath 4-4 Raith Rovers Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Sat 23 Jul Raith Rovers 2 - 1 Cowdenbeath Scottish Challenge Cup
2010/2011 Sat 09 Apr Raith Rovers 2 - 2 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Tue 15 Mar Raith Rovers 2 - 1 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 19 Feb Cowdenbeath 0 - 3 Raith Rovers Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 16 Oct Cowdenbeath 1 - 2 Raith Rovers Scottish Division One

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Recent respective form guides

Cowdenbeath have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 9.

The away form of Raith Rovers is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Rovers have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Cowdenbeath are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 23 points from 23 matches.

Raith Rovers see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 28 points from their 22 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Cowdenbeath 6 2 1 3 11 11 7
Raith Rovers 6 2 0 4 6 10 6

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FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Blue Brazil, as the Rovers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Cowdenbeath Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Raith Rovers Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.

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