Stirling Albion vs Cowdenbeath betting preview

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Competition: Scotland League Two
Date: Sat 20.April
Match begins: 14:00 (UTC)
Venue: Forthbank Stadium (3808 seats)

The home fans are expecting three points in this fixture, as the home advantage should be put to good use versus a struggling visitor. Stirling Albion are in the 5th position while the guests worry at 8th.

There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.

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Stirling Albion form and stats

When playing at home, Stirling Albion have managed 8 wins, 1 draw and suffered 7 defeats from 16 games. Hopes of three in a row are alive for Stirling Albion after consecutive victories at their own ground.

Stirling Albion drew their last game, 2-2 away at Annan Athletic. Ahead of that match, Stirling Albion won a home game hosting Elgin City (2-1).

The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Stirling Albion have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found eight games) they have won 4 times, drawn 4 and lost 0.

The Stirling Albion fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium, the tally being 19 in 16 matches. Stirling Albion's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 17 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

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Cowdenbeath form and stats

There's been little loot from Cowdenbeath's travels as they have only collected 13 points from 16 away games. Cowdenbeath only has 3 wins to counter their 9 defeats and 4 draws. Cowdenbeath has lost their two previous away games and are eager to kill a negative trend in its infancy.

Cowdenbeath are travelling after their nice 2-1 home win in the League Two against Elgin City. A home win before that, celebrating 4-1 vs Edinburgh City.

We have checked recent matches where Cowdenbeath have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those 46 games were W8-D14-L24.

The attacking power of Cowdenbeath when travelling is not overwhelming with 15 goals scored in 16 matches. 19 goals have been conceded by Cowdenbeath in these games.

Head 2 Head

This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Cowdenbeath - Stirling Albion 1-2. Last ten meetings between the teams: Stirling Albion won 6, Cowdenbeath won 3 and 1 draw.

Top Goalscorers

D. Smith
11 goals
D. Mackin
9 goals
D. Cox
8 goals

Stirling Albion missing players

Cowdenbeath missing players

Stirling Albion Cowdenbeath
Total Home Statistic Away Total
33 16 Played 16 33
43 19 Scored 15 41
43 17 Conceded 19 42
97% 100% Over 0.5 94% 94%
67% 56% Over 1.5 69% 76%
55% 44% Over 2.5 31% 42%
24% 6% Over 3.5 12% 21%
12% 6% Over 4.5 6% 12%
48% 38% Both teams to score 44% 52%
24% 25% Clean Sheet 19% 27%
30% 38% Failed To Score 44% 27%
 
5.1 5.6 Corners For (avg) 3.6 3.1
5.3 5 Corners Against (avg) 6.4 5.4
1.4 1.4 Yellow Cards (avg) 2.7 2.1
2 1 Red Cards (total) 4 7
Key stats this season:
  • Stirling Albion hasn't played a single 0-0 game at home.

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A D P
1 Peterhead 33 22 6 5 60 27 17 12 3 2 26 11 16 10 3 3 34 16 33 72
2 Clyde 33 21 5 7 54 33 16 10 3 3 27 18 17 11 2 4 27 15 21 68
3 Edinburgh City 33 20 5 8 55 27 17 11 2 4 30 11 16 9 3 4 25 16 28 65
4 Annan Athletic 33 17 6 10 62 37 17 9 4 4 39 19 16 8 2 6 23 18 25 57
5 Stirling Albion 33 13 6 14 43 43 16 8 1 7 19 17 17 5 5 7 24 26 0 45
6 Queen's Park 33 11 10 12 44 39 16 7 6 3 24 16 17 4 4 9 20 23 5 43
7 Elgin City 33 12 3 18 48 64 16 6 2 8 24 33 17 6 1 10 24 31 -16 39
8 Cowdenbeath 33 10 7 16 41 42 17 7 3 7 26 23 16 3 4 9 15 19 -1 37
9 Albion Rovers 33 5 6 22 26 67 16 2 3 11 11 36 17 3 3 11 15 31 -41 21
10 Berwick Rangers 33 5 4 24 27 81 17 3 2 12 13 37 16 2 2 12 14 44 -54 19

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