FootyMAD's Falkirk match preview

Last updated : 13 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aberdeen v Falkirk fixture

Aberdeen prepare to entertain Falkirk at Pittodrie Stadium on Sunday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Dons are clearly on top, having won 43 and lost only 15 of the 79 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie Stadium was less than a year ago, in December 2006, the Dons carving out a narrow 2-1 victory 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 03 MarFalkirk1 - 2AberdeenSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Dons in those games, with 6 conceded.

Falkirk have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Bairns have hit 12 goals, 18 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Aberdeen's 14 points from 10 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position. Falkirk are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 8 points from 10 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen641111513
Falkirk61237115

FootyMad's prediction ...

Aberdeen are not exactly setting the world alight at Pittodrie Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Falkirk in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
AberdeenUnbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
FalkirkLost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.