FootyMAD's St. Mirren match preview

Last updated : 22 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Falkirk v St. Mirren fixture

Falkirk prepare to entertain St. Mirren at The Falkirk Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bairns are clearly on top, having won 46 and lost only 19 of the 89 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Falkirk Stadium was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw 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 11 DecSt. Mirren0 - 1FalkirkSCD1
2004/2005Sat 23 OctFalkirk0-0St. MirrenSCD1
2004/2005Sat 07 AugSt. Mirren2 - 0FalkirkSCD1
2003/2004Sat 24 AprFalkirk1 - 0St. MirrenSCD1
2003/2004Sat 14 FebSt. Mirren1 - 1FalkirkSCD1
2003/2004Sat 13 DecFalkirk0 - 0St. MirrenSCD1
2003/2004Sat 04 OctSt. Mirren0 - 0FalkirkSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, The Bairns have scored 9 and conceded 2 during this period.

St. Mirren have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Buddies's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 3 goals for and 2 against.

Falkirk are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division One, with their 33 games giving them a return of 75 points. St. Mirren are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 53 points from 33 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Falkirk633010512
St. Mirren63308012

FootyMad's prediction ...

Falkirk may be coming up against a decent side in St. Mirren, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Bairns. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Falkirk Unbeaten in the last 24 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
St. Mirren Undefeated in last 5 away games.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.