FootyMAD's Ayr United match preview

Last updated : 27 February 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Ayr United v Falkirk fixture

Falkirk face a trip to Ayr United at Somerset Park on Saturday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 61 games played, Bairns have recorded 19 wins, and Ayr Utd. have come away with 27 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Falkirk inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Honest Men in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 10 JanAyr Utd.1 - 2FalkirkSFAC
2003/2004Sat 25 OctFalkirk0 - 1Ayr Utd.SCD1
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

Recent respective form guides

Ayr United are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

Falkirk have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Bairns have hit 7 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Ayr Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 20 points from 25 matches. Falkirk see themselves just below half way in the Bells Scottish Division One, showing a record of 36 points from their 23 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ayr Utd.61146104
Falkirk631212810

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Bairns out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Ayr Utd.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Ayr Utd. 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Falkirk Not won in previous 2 away matches.