FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 01 May 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Falkirk v Motherwell fixture

Falkirk prepare to entertain Motherwell at The Falkirk Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 87 games played, Bairns have recorded 35 wins, and Motherwell have come away with 31 victories.

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:
2008/2009Sat 24 JanMotherwell1 - 1FalkirkSPL
2008/2009Sat 15 NovFalkirk1-0MotherwellSPL
2008/2009Sun 05 OctMotherwell3 - 2FalkirkSPL
2007/2008Sat 01 MarFalkirk0 - 0MotherwellSPL
2007/2008Sat 22 DecMotherwell0 - 3FalkirkSPL
2007/2008Sat 22 SepFalkirk1 - 0MotherwellSPL
2006/2007Sat 28 AprMotherwell3 - 3FalkirkSPL

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, These games have seen the Bairns score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

Motherwell have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Falkirk find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 33 games have yielded only 28 points. Motherwell see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 41 points from their 33 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Falkirk6213687
Motherwell6123595

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Falkirk only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Falkirk No sequences of note
Motherwell Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.