History of the Airdrie United v Falkirk fixture
Falkirk travel to take on Airdrie United at New Broomfield on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 84 games played, Bairns have recorded 21 wins, and Airdrie United have come away with 38 victories.
The last time the two teams met at Airdrie United was back in March 2005, over five years ago, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Scottish Division One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 22 Sep | Falkirk | 1 - 1 | Airdrie Utd. | Scottish Division One |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 12 Mar | Airdrie Utd. | 2-2 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
| 2004/2005 | Sun 26 Dec | Falkirk | 1 - 0 | Airdrie Utd. | Scottish Division One |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 30 Oct | Airdrie Utd. | 1 - 3 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 28 Aug | Falkirk | 5 - 0 | Airdrie Utd. | Scottish Division One |
| 2001/2002 | Sat 23 Mar | Falkirk | 2 - 2 | Airdrieonians | Scottish Division One |
| 2001/2002 | Tue 12 Mar | Airdrieonians | 1 - 0 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Airdrie United's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. While Diamonds have scored 5, a worringly large 15 have been leaked at the other end.
Falkirk's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Bairns's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.
Airdrie United are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 12 points from 13 matches.
Falkirk see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 14 points from their 13 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airdrie United | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 6 |
| Falkirk | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been an indifferent run of form for the Bairns of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at New Broomfield with Falkirk coasting to victory. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Airdrie United | Failed to win in previous 7 home matches. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 5 most recent games. |
| Falkirk | 5 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here