FootyMAD's St. Mirren match preview

Last updated : 05 December 2008 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 48 and lost only 22 of the 95 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Falkirk Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2008, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win 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 20 SepSt. Mirren1 - 1FalkirkSPL
2007/2008Sat 26 AprSt. Mirren1 - 0FalkirkSPL
2007/2008Sat 16 FebFalkirk4-0St. MirrenSPL
2007/2008Sat 01 DecSt. Mirren1 - 5FalkirkSPL
2007/2008Sat 25 AugFalkirk0 - 1St. MirrenSPL
2006/2007Mon 23 AprFalkirk0 - 2St. MirrenSPL
2006/2007Sat 31 MarFalkirk2 - 0St. MirrenSPL

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Bairns score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.

The away form of St. Mirren is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Buddies have hit 4 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Falkirk see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 17 points from their 16 games played so far, St. Mirren find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 16 games have yielded only 12 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Falkirk6141557
St. Mirren60152101

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against St. Mirren is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Bairns in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Falkirk Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
St. Mirren Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 5 games.
No win in the 7 most recent games.