FootyMAD's Dunfermline Athletic match preview

Last updated : 12 January 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Falkirk v Dunfermline Athletic fixture

Falkirk prepare to entertain Dunfermline Athletic at The Falkirk Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bairns are clearly on top, winning 51.22% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Falkirk Stadium was earlier this season, the Bairns carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 04 NovDunfermline A.0 - 3FalkirkSPL
2006/2007Sat 05 AugFalkirk1-0Dunfermline A.SPL
2005/2006Sat 15 AprFalkirk0 - 0Dunfermline A.SPL
2005/2006Sat 01 AprDunfermline A.1 - 1FalkirkSPL
2005/2006Sat 31 DecFalkirk1 - 2Dunfermline A.SPL
2005/2006Sat 15 OctDunfermline A.0 - 1FalkirkSPL
2002/2003Tue 22 OctDunfermline A.2 - 0FalkirkSLGC

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Bairns, with 5 goals against.

In complete contrast to Falkirk, Dunfermline A. are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Pars have conceded 12 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Falkirk's 30 points from 23 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position. Dunfermline A. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 23 games have yielded only 14 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Falkirk640212512
Dunfermline A.6123375

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Falkirk fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Bairns. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Falkirk Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 10 .
Dunfermline A. Not won in previous 12 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.