FootyMAD's Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 14 September 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Falkirk v Hibernian fixture

Falkirk prepare to entertain Hibernian at The Falkirk Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 82 games played, Bairns have recorded 31 wins, and Hibernian have come away with 27 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Falkirk Stadium was less than a year ago, in December 2006, the Bairns carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 10 MarHibernian2 - 0FalkirkSPL
2006/2007Sat 16 DecFalkirk2-1HibernianSPL
2006/2007Sat 23 SepHibernian0 - 1FalkirkSPL
2005/2006Sat 25 FebFalkirk1 - 5HibernianSFAC
2005/2006Sat 11 FebFalkirk0 - 0HibernianSPL
2005/2006Sat 19 NovHibernian2 - 3FalkirkSPL
2005/2006Sat 20 AugFalkirk0 - 2HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Bairns's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Hibernian have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Falkirk are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 3 points from 5 matches. Hibernian find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 11 points they have accumulated from 5 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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Hibernian642011614

FootyMad's prediction ...

Falkirk are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Falkirk Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Hibernian Undefeated in last 3 away games.
8 games since last defeat.