FootyMAD's Falkirk match preview

Last updated : 28 November 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Falkirk v Clyde fixture

Clyde face a trip to Falkirk at Ochilview (Temporary) on Saturday evening, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Bully Wee will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 43 and win only 21 of the 85 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2003, with Falkirk running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a Scottish Division One match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 20 SepClyde1 - 2FalkirkSCD1
2002/2003Sat 15 MarClyde0 - 0FalkirkSCD1
2002/2003Tue 04 MarFalkirk3 - 0ClydeSCD1
2002/2003Sat 23 NovClyde2 - 0FalkirkSCD1
2002/2003Sat 21 SepFalkirk2 - 1ClydeSCD1
2001/2002Tue 05 MarFalkirk1 - 6ClydeSCD1
2001/2002Sat 02 MarClyde2 - 3FalkirkSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Bairns's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Clyde have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Bully Wee have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Falkirk are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division One, with their 14 games giving them a return of 27 points. Clyde's 24 points from 14 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
Falkirk640212712
Clyde6312101110

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Bairns, as the Bully Wee have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Falkirk 6 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Clyde Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.