Cowdenbeath vs Brechin: prediction and stats
Football League - Lowland LeagueRegular SeasonKick-off on January 9, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Central Park, Cowdenbeath
The Footlab model makes Brechin the favourite at 54%, against 21% for a draw and 25% for Cowdenbeath. The most likely score is 1-2.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Cowdenbeath vs Brechin?
Brechin starts as the favourite with a 191-point Elo edge (1,681 vs 1,490).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Cowdenbeath have 3 wins, 3 draws and 9 defeats; Brechin have 6, 2 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Stirling University(home) | 4-2 | Football League - Lowland League |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Edinburgh City(away) | 1-3 | Challenge Cup |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Broxburn Athletic(home) | 0-2 | Football League - Lowland League |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Civil Service Strollers(away) | 2-3 | Football League - Lowland League |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Tranent Juniors(away) | 0-1 | Football League - Lowland League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Civil Service Strollers(away) | 2-0 | Football League - Lowland League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Berwick Rangers(home) | 4-3 | Football League - Lowland League |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic(away) | 2-1 | Football League - Lowland League |
| Jul 29, 2026 | East Stirlingshire(away) | 3-3 | Football League - Lowland League |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Forfar Athletic(away) | 1-3 | League Cup |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Cowdenbeath win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 Brechin win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2024 | Cowdenbeath 1-4 Brechin | FA Cup |
| Jul 17, 2021 | Cowdenbeath 3-2 Brechin | League Cup |
| Apr 27, 2021 | Cowdenbeath 0-2 Brechin | League Two |
| Apr 20, 2021 | Brechin 0-0 Cowdenbeath | League Two |
| Dec 19, 2020 | Cowdenbeath 2-0 Brechin | League Two |
| Jan 25, 2020 | Cowdenbeath 3-2 Brechin | League Two |
Last archived meeting: Cowdenbeath vs Brechin on Nov 30, 2024
How many goals should we expect?
Cowdenbeath score 1.3 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Brechin score 1.5 and concede 2.1. The model gives a 72% probability of over 2.5 goals and 70% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowdenbeath | 1.3 | 1.7 | 2 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
| Brechin | 1.5 | 2.1 | 3 | 10/15 | 11/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Cowdenbeath sit 26th in Football League - Lowland League (3 points from 5 matches) and Brechin sit 11th (10 points from 4 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Brechin | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 10 |
| 26 | Cowdenbeath | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 3 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Cowdenbeath vs Brechin?
- The Footlab model makes Brechin the favourite at 54%, against 21% for a draw and 25% for Cowdenbeath.
- Where and when is Cowdenbeath vs Brechin played?
- Cowdenbeath vs Brechin is played on January 9, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Central Park, in the Football League - Lowland League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 72% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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