FootyMAD's Falkirk match preview

Last updated : 02 January 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Falkirk v Kilmarnock fixture

Kilmarnock 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 71 games played, Killie have recorded 13 wins, and Falkirk have come away with 34 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2008, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2008/2009Sat 25 OctKilmarnock1 - 2FalkirkSPL
2007/2008Sat 17 MayKilmarnock2 - 1FalkirkSPL
2007/2008Sat 29 MarFalkirk0 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2007/2008Wed 02 JanKilmarnock0 - 1FalkirkSPL
2007/2008Sat 20 OctFalkirk1 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2006/2007Tue 30 JanFalkirk0 - 3KilmarnockSLGC
2006/2007Sat 27 JanFalkirk0 - 2KilmarnockSPL

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

Kilmarnock have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Falkirk are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 17 points from 20 matches. Kilmarnock see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 25 points from their 19 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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Kilmarnock6303969

FootyMad's prediction ...

Kilmarnock are in reasonable form away from home coming into this match, and the Madmen are quite confident that they should come away with a comfortable victory from this contest. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Falkirk Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Kilmarnock 11 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 21 outings ago.