FootyMAD's Falkirk match preview

Last updated : 21 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Falkirk v Hibernian fixture

Hibernian face a trip to Falkirk at The Falkirk Stadium at lunchtime on Saturday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 85 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 November 2008, 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:
2008/2009Sat 28 FebHibernian0 - 0FalkirkSPL
2008/2009Sat 29 NovFalkirk1 - 1HibernianSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These games have seen the Bairns score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

Hibernian have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The The Hibees's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Falkirk are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 0 points from 1 matches. Hibernian lie just outside the playoff positions in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, picking up 3 from their 1 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Falkirk6204396
Hibernian6222668

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the The Hibees has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Falkirk. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Falkirk 5 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Hibernian No sequences of note