FootyMAD's Clyde match preview

Last updated : 03 December 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 less than a year ago, in January 2004, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4 - 2 thriller, 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:
2004/2005Sat 25 SepFalkirk1 - 1ClydeSCD1
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

Recent respective form guides

Clyde are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Bully Wee in those games, with 5 conceded.

Falkirk's away form is equally impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Clyde are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 31 points from 16 games. Falkirk are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division One, with their 16 games giving them a return of 37 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Clyde6222578
Falkirk651015516

FootyMad's prediction ...

Falkirk are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Clyde. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Clyde Won 4 successive home games.
7 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Falkirk 5 successive away victories.
14 games since last away draw.
12 games since last defeat.