FootyMAD's Ayr United match preview

Last updated : 24 October 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Falkirk v Ayr United fixture

Falkirk prepare to entertain Ayr United at Ochilview (Temporary) on Saturday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bairns are clearly on top, winning 55.93% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ochilview (Temporary) was less than a year ago, in April 2003, with Falkirk running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Scottish Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 16 AugAyr Utd.1 - 1FalkirkSCD1
2002/2003Sat 26 AprFalkirk3-0Ayr Utd.SCD1
2002/2003Tue 25 FebAyr Utd.1 - 0FalkirkSCD1
2002/2003Sat 19 OctFalkirk3 - 0Ayr Utd.SCD1
2002/2003Tue 24 SepAyr Utd.0 - 2FalkirkSLC
2002/2003Sat 03 AugAyr Utd.1 - 3FalkirkSCD1
2001/2002Sat 13 AprAyr Utd.0 - 0FalkirkSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Bairns's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The away form of Ayr Utd. is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Honest Men have hit 5 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Falkirk's 15 points from 9 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 4th position. Ayr Utd. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Bells Scottish Division One with a return of just 7 points from their 9 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Falkirk63127910
Ayr Utd.61238125

FootyMad's prediction ...

Falkirk are not exactly setting the world alight at Ochilview (Temporary) at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Ayr Utd. in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Falkirk Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Ayr Utd. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 9 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.