FootyMAD's Falkirk match preview

Last updated : 19 August 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Falkirk v Hibernian fixture

Hibernian travel to take on Falkirk at The Falkirk Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 78 games played, The Hibees have recorded 25 wins, and Falkirk have come away with 30 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Falkirk was back in February 1999, over five years ago, with Hibernian inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Bairns in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
1998/1999Sat 08 MayHibernian2 - 1FalkirkSCD1
1998/1999Sat 20 FebFalkirk1 - 2HibernianSCD1
1998/1999Sat 12 DecHibernian2 - 1FalkirkSCD1
1998/1999Sat 22 AugFalkirk1 - 1HibernianSCD1
1995/1996Sat 27 AprFalkirk1 - 1HibernianSPL
1995/1996Sat 24 FebHibernian2 - 1FalkirkSPL
1995/1996Sat 11 NovFalkirk2 - 0HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The The Hibees have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The The Hibees's have scored 11 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

Falkirk see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 3 points from their 3 games played so far, Hibernian see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 4 points from their 3 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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Hibernian61237105

FootyMad's prediction ...

Hibernian are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Falkirk. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Falkirk Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Hibernian Not won in previous 2 away matches.