FootyMAD's Clyde match preview

Last updated : 23 January 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Clyde v Falkirk fixture

Falkirk face a trip to Clyde at Broadwood Stadium on Saturday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 84 games played, Bairns have recorded 28 wins, and Clyde have come away with 36 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Falkirk inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Bully Wee 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 29 NovFalkirk0 - 2ClydeSCD1
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

Recent respective form guides

Clyde are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Bully Wee, with 2 goals against.

The Bairns have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Bairns's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 8 against.

Clyde are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division One, with their 20 games giving them a return of 40 points. Falkirk's 32 points from 20 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
Clyde651012416
Falkirk6222678

FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and I think this game will result in a narrow home win for the Bully Wee. Home win

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