FootyMAD's Kilmarnock match preview

Last updated : 02 January 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Falkirk v Kilmarnock fixture

Falkirk prepare to entertain Kilmarnock at The Falkirk Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 71 games played, Bairns have recorded 34 wins, and Kilmarnock have come away with 13 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Falkirk Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2008, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Premier match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 25 OctKilmarnock1 - 2FalkirkSPL
2007/2008Sat 17 MayKilmarnock2 - 1FalkirkSPL
2007/2008Sat 29 MarFalkirk0-0KilmarnockSPL
2007/2008Wed 02 JanKilmarnock0 - 1FalkirkSPL
2007/2008Sat 20 OctFalkirk1 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2006/2007Tue 30 JanFalkirk0 - 3KilmarnockSLGC
2006/2007Sat 27 JanFalkirk0 - 2KilmarnockSPL

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

Kilmarnock have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Falkirk are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 17 points from 20 matches. Kilmarnock see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 25 points from their 19 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Falkirk60154111
Kilmarnock6303969

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Bairns of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Kilmarnock, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Falkirk Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Kilmarnock 11 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 21 outings ago.