FootyMAD's Falkirk preview

Last updated : 03 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Falkirk v Aberdeen fixture

Aberdeen face a trip to Falkirk at The Falkirk Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 79 games played, Dons have recorded 26 wins, and Falkirk have come away with 34 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 09 DecAberdeen2 - 1FalkirkSPL
2006/2007Sat 16 SepFalkirk0 - 2AberdeenSPL
2005/2006Sat 18 FebAberdeen1 - 0FalkirkSPL
2005/2006Sat 26 NovFalkirk1 - 2AberdeenSPL
2005/2006Sat 27 AugAberdeen3 - 0FalkirkSPL
2003/2004Sat 07 FebFalkirk0 - 2AberdeenSFAC
1995/1996Sat 04 MayAberdeen2 - 1FalkirkSPL

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Bairns's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Aberdeen have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Dons have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Falkirk see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 33 points from their 28 games played so far, Aberdeen find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 45 points they have accumulated from 27 games.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Falkirk60062130
Aberdeen62221098

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Aberdeen only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at The Falkirk Stadium will be a good result. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
FalkirkBeen beaten in each of their previous 4 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Latest 6 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
AberdeenLast drawn game 5 outings ago.