FootyMAD's Clyde match preview

Last updated : 24 September 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Falkirk v Clyde fixture

Falkirk prepare to entertain Clyde at The Falkirk Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 86 games played, Bairns have recorded 43 wins, and Clyde have come away with 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Falkirk Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2004, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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 10 AprFalkirk1-1ClydeSCD1
2003/2004Sat 24 JanClyde4 - 2FalkirkSCD1
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

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. In this time, Bairns have rattled up an impressive 22 goals, and conceded 7.

Clyde's away form is equally impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. Those games have seen the Bully Wee pummel 12 goals, and let in 4.

Falkirk are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 16 points from 7 games. Clyde are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 16 points from 7 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Falkirk660023718
Clyde63125410

FootyMad's prediction ...

Falkirk may be coming up against a decent side in Clyde, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Bairns. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Falkirk Won 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 8 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 8 .
Clyde 5 successive away victories.
6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.