FootyMAD's Clyde match preview

Last updated : 28 November 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Falkirk v Clyde fixture

Falkirk prepare to entertain Clyde at Ochilview (Temporary) on Saturday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bairns are clearly on top, having won 43 and lost only 21 of the 85 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ochilview (Temporary) was less than a year ago, in March 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 20 SepClyde1 - 2FalkirkSCD1
2002/2003Sat 15 MarClyde0 - 0FalkirkSCD1
2002/2003Tue 04 MarFalkirk3-0ClydeSCD1
2002/2003Sat 23 NovClyde2 - 0FalkirkSCD1
2002/2003Sat 21 SepFalkirk2 - 1ClydeSCD1
2001/2002Tue 05 MarFalkirk1 - 6ClydeSCD1
2001/2002Sat 02 MarClyde2 - 3FalkirkSCD1

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 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Clyde have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Bully Wee have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Falkirk are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division One, with their 14 games giving them a return of 27 points. Clyde's 24 points from 14 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
Falkirk640212712
Clyde6312101110

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 Clyde in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Falkirk 6 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Clyde Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.