Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Cowdenbeath: prediction and stats
Football League - Lowland LeagueRegular SeasonKick-off on February 6, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Netherdale Football Ground, Galashiels
The Footlab model makes Gala Fairydean Rovers the favourite at 39%, against 23% for a draw and 38% for Cowdenbeath. The most likely score is 1-1.
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 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Cowdenbeath?
A very open match: only 37 Elo points separate Gala Fairydean Rovers (1,414) and Cowdenbeath (1,451).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Gala Fairydean Rovers have 8 wins, 1 draws and 6 defeats; Cowdenbeath have 3, 2 and 10.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Stranraer(away) | 0-3 | Challenge Cup |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Hill Of Beath Hawthorn(home) | 3-4 | Football League - Lowland League |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Rangers U21(home) | 0-4 | Challenge Cup |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Linlithgow Rose(away) | 0-5 | Football League - Lowland League |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Bo'ness United(home) | 1-3 | Football League - Lowland League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | East Kilbride(home) | 1-3 | Challenge Cup |
| 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 |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Gala Fairydean Rovers win(s), 1 draw(s), 4 Cowdenbeath win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2026 | Cowdenbeath 0-1 Gala Fairydean Rovers | Football League - Lowland League |
| Feb 7, 2026 | Gala Fairydean Rovers 0-3 Cowdenbeath | Football League - Lowland League |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Cowdenbeath 2-2 Gala Fairydean Rovers | Football League - Lowland League |
| Mar 15, 2025 | Gala Fairydean Rovers 1-2 Cowdenbeath | Football League - Lowland League |
| Aug 10, 2024 | Cowdenbeath 4-1 Gala Fairydean Rovers | Football League - Lowland League |
| Feb 24, 2024 | Gala Fairydean Rovers 1-2 Cowdenbeath | Football League - Lowland League |
Last archived meeting: Cowdenbeath vs Gala Fairydean Rovers on Jul 25, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Gala Fairydean Rovers score 1.7 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Cowdenbeath score 1.3 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 70% probability of over 2.5 goals and 71% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gala Fairydean Rovers | 1.7 | 1.7 | 6 | 5/15 | 10/15 |
| Cowdenbeath | 1.3 | 1.9 | 2 | 8/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Gala Fairydean Rovers sit 28th in Football League - Lowland League (3 points from 5 matches) and Cowdenbeath sit 26th (3 points from 5 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Cowdenbeath | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| 28 | Gala Fairydean Rovers | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 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 Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Cowdenbeath?
- The Footlab model makes Gala Fairydean Rovers the favourite at 39%, against 23% for a draw and 38% for Cowdenbeath.
- Where and when is Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Cowdenbeath played?
- Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Cowdenbeath is played on February 6, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Netherdale Football Ground, in the Football League - Lowland League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 70% 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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