FootyMAD's Falkirk match preview

Last updated : 15 August 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hibernian v Falkirk fixture

Hibernian prepare to entertain Falkirk at Easter Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Hibees are clearly on top, having won 48 and lost only 19 of the 83 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Easter Road Stadium was less than a year ago, in December 2007, 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:
2007/2008Wed 27 FebFalkirk0 - 2HibernianSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 5 to 4.

Falkirk have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 3 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 leaked at the wrong end.

Hibernian see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 0 points from their 1 games played so far, Falkirk see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 0 points from their 1 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian6024282
Falkirk6213567

FootyMad's prediction ...

Hibernian are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Falkirk Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.