FootyMAD's Falkirk match preview

Last updated : 26 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Falkirk v Hibernian fixture

Hibernian face a trip to Falkirk at The Falkirk Stadium on Wednesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 83 games played, The Hibees have recorded 27 wins, and Falkirk have come away with 31 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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:
2007/2008Sat 15 DecHibernian1 - 1FalkirkSPL
2007/2008Sat 15 SepFalkirk1 - 1HibernianSPL
2006/2007Sat 10 MarHibernian2 - 0FalkirkSPL
2006/2007Sat 16 DecFalkirk2 - 1HibernianSPL
2006/2007Sat 23 SepHibernian0 - 1FalkirkSPL
2005/2006Sat 25 FebFalkirk1 - 5HibernianSFAC
2005/2006Sat 11 FebFalkirk0 - 0HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Bairns in those games, with 4 conceded.

The away form of Hibernian is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the The Hibees have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Falkirk's 36 points from 27 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position. Hibernian's 38 points from 26 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Falkirk6114584
Hibernian632110511

FootyMad's prediction ...

Hibernian are in a sorry state of late on their travels, though the Mad panel can see them coming away from The Falkirk Stadium with a well-deserved point. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Falkirk No sequences of note
Hibernian Not won in previous 7 away matches.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.