FM Preview: Falkirk v Dundee 17 Sep 2011

Last updated : 16 September 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Falkirk v Dundee fixture

Falkirk prepare to entertain Dundee at The Falkirk Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 82 games played, Bairns have recorded 39 wins, and Dundee have come away with 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Falkirk Stadium was earlier this season, the Bairns carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Scottish Challenge Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Tue 09 Aug Falkirk 1-0 Dundee Scottish Challenge Cup
2010/2011 Sat 19 Mar Falkirk 2 - 2 Dundee Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 22 Jan Dundee 1 - 0 Falkirk Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 30 Oct Falkirk 3 - 3 Dundee Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 28 Aug Dundee 2 - 0 Falkirk Scottish Division One
2002/2003 Wed 09 Apr Dundee 4 - 1 Falkirk Scottish F.A. Cup
2002/2003 Sat 22 Mar Falkirk 1 - 1 Dundee Scottish F.A. Cup

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

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Bairns in those games, with 4 conceded.

Dundee have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Dee's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Falkirk see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 6 points from their 5 games played so far,

Dundee's 7 points from 5 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 4th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Falkirk 6 3 3 0 13 7 12
Dundee 6 1 1 4 4 8 4

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the Bairns to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Falkirk Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 7 matches.
Dundee 12 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

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