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Last updated : 30 January 2009 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 83 games played, Bairns have recorded 34 wins, and Aberdeen have come away with 28 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Falkirk Stadium was earlier this season, with Aberdeen inflicting a narrow 0-1 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:
2008/2009Sat 13 DecAberdeen2 - 1FalkirkSPL
2008/2009Sat 18 OctFalkirk0-1AberdeenSPL
2007/2008Mon 07 AprAberdeen2 - 1FalkirkSPL
2007/2008Tue 22 JanAberdeen3 - 1FalkirkSFAC
2007/2008Sat 12 JanFalkirk2 - 2AberdeenSFAC
2007/2008Sat 05 JanFalkirk0 - 0AberdeenSPL
2007/2008Sun 28 OctAberdeen1 - 1FalkirkSPL

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Bairns's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The Dons have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Dons's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.

Falkirk are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 19 points from 23 matches. Aberdeen's 37 points from 23 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
Falkirk61237115
Aberdeen64119613

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Bairns of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Aberdeen, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Falkirk Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Aberdeen 6 games since last away draw.
5 games since last defeat.