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Last updated : 04 January 2008 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 80 games played, Bairns have recorded 34 wins, and Aberdeen have come away with 27 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Falkirk Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2007, with Aberdeen inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Bairns 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:
2007/2008Sun 28 OctAberdeen1 - 1FalkirkSPL
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

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 10 goals have been scored by the Bairns in those games, with 5 conceded.

In complete contrast to Falkirk, Aberdeen are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Dons have conceded 13 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Falkirk's 31 points from 21 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position. Aberdeen's 32 points from 21 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Falkirk64118613
Aberdeen63218511

FootyMad's prediction ...

Falkirk may be coming up against a decent side in Aberdeen, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Bairns. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Falkirk Won 3 successive home games.
6 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Aberdeen 6 games since last defeat.