FootyMAD's Falkirk preview

Last updated : 25 November 2005 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 77 games played, Dons have recorded 24 wins, and Falkirk have come away with 34 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in February 2004, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 27 AugAberdeen3 - 0FalkirkSPL
2003/2004Sat 07 FebFalkirk0 - 2AberdeenSFAC
1995/1996Sat 04 MayAberdeen2 - 1FalkirkSPL
1995/1996Tue 16 JanFalkirk1 - 1AberdeenSPL
1995/1996Wed 08 NovAberdeen3 - 1FalkirkSPL
1995/1996Sat 26 AugFalkirk2 - 3AberdeenSPL
1994/1995Sat 13 MayFalkirk0 - 2AberdeenSPL

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. While Bairns have scored 7, a worringly large 11 have been leaked at the other end.

Aberdeen's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Dons's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

Falkirk see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 16 points from their 15 games played so far, Aberdeen see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 18 points from their 15 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Falkirk63129910
Aberdeen6123575

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. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
FalkirkFailed to win in previous 5 home matches.
AberdeenNot won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.