FM Preview: Greenock Morton v Cowdenbeath 23 Mar 2013

Last updated : 22 March 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Greenock Morton v Cowdenbeath fixture

Greenock Morton prepare to entertain Cowdenbeath at Cappielow Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The 'Ton are clearly on top, winning 56.76% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cappielow Park was earlier this season, the 'Ton carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Scottish Division One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 05 Jan Cowdenbeath 1 - 1 Morton Scottish Division One
2012/2013 Sat 24 Nov Morton 1-0 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division One
2012/2013 Sat 15 Sep Cowdenbeath 3 - 4 Morton Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Tue 22 Mar Cowdenbeath 0 - 2 Morton Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 15 Jan Morton 3 - 0 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 23 Oct Cowdenbeath 2 - 2 Morton Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 11 Sep Morton 1 - 2 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division One

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Recent respective form guides

Greenock Morton have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the 'Ton in those games, with 8 conceded.

In complete contrast to Greenock Morton, Cowdenbeath are having a torrid time on their travels, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Blue Brazil have hit 7 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Greenock Morton are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 28 games giving them a return of 58 points.

Cowdenbeath see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 29 points from their 27 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Greenock Morton 6 4 1 1 16 5 13
Cowdenbeath 6 2 3 1 11 11 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Greenock Morton may be coming up against a decent side in Cowdenbeath, but we do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the 'Ton. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Greenock Morton Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Cowdenbeath Not won in previous 11 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.

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