FootyMAD's St. Mirren match preview

Last updated : 15 May 2009 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, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 96 games played, Bairns have recorded 48 wins, and St. Mirren have come away with 23 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Falkirk Stadium was earlier this season, with St. Mirren inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Bairns 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 14 FebSt. Mirren2 - 2FalkirkSPL
2008/2009Sat 06 DecFalkirk1-2St. MirrenSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 5.

St. Mirren have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Buddies have hit 5 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Falkirk are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 35 points from 36 matches. St. Mirren find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 36 games have yielded only 34 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Falkirk63216511
St. Mirren61146114

FootyMad's prediction ...

Falkirk are not exactly setting the world alight at The Falkirk Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past St. Mirren in this game. Home Win

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