FootyMAD's Falkirk match preview

Last updated : 28 November 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 Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 84 games played, The Hibees have recorded 28 wins, and Falkirk have come away with 31 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners 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 16 AugHibernian3 - 2FalkirkSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Bairns in those games, with 3 conceded.

The The Hibees have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The The Hibees's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.

Falkirk are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 16 points from 15 matches. Hibernian's 19 points from 15 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
Falkirk6231549
Hibernian61239115

FootyMad's prediction ...

A creditable return from recent away games for The Hibees could well see them head back from The Falkirk Stadium with a share of the spoils, think the FootyMad panel. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Falkirk Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Hibernian No sequences of note