FM Preview: Raith Rovers v Cowdenbeath 09 Apr 2011

Last updated : 08 April 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Raith Rovers v Cowdenbeath fixture

Raith Rovers prepare to entertain Cowdenbeath at Stark's Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Rovers are clearly on top, winning 53.66% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stark's Park was earlier this season, the Rovers carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Scottish Division One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
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
2010/2011 Sat 24 Jul Raith Rovers 0 - 1 Cowdenbeath Scottish Challenge Cup
2007/2008 Sat 01 Mar Raith Rovers 3 - 2 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division Two
2007/2008 Wed 02 Jan Cowdenbeath 1 - 4 Raith Rovers Scottish Division Two
2007/2008 Sat 03 Nov Raith Rovers 2 - 0 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division Two

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Recent respective form guides

Raith Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Cowdenbeath have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Blue Brazil's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Raith Rovers are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 56 points from 31 games.

Cowdenbeath are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 30 points from 31 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Raith Rovers 6 2 2 2 6 7 8
Cowdenbeath 6 2 2 2 5 6 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the Rovers to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Raith Rovers Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Cowdenbeath No sequences of note

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