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Last updated : 25 November 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Falkirk v Aberdeen fixture

Falkirk prepare to entertain Aberdeen at The Falkirk Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 77 games played, Bairns have recorded 34 wins, and Aberdeen have come away with 24 victories.

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

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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,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Falkirk63129910
Aberdeen6123575

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Falkirk at home in recent games, and, though I cannot see a run starting here, I do think the Bairns will at least gain a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Falkirk Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Aberdeen Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.