FootyMAD's Falkirk match preview

Last updated : 10 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Celtic v Falkirk fixture

Celtic prepare to entertain Falkirk at Celtic Park on Tuesday evening, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having taken all the points from 64 of the 83 contests.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Celtic Park was less than a year ago, in December 2006, the The Bhoys carving out a narrow 1-0 victory 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 11 AugFalkirk1 - 4CelticSPL
2006/2007Sun 18 MarFalkirk1 - 0CelticSPL
2006/2007Sat 23 DecCeltic1-0FalkirkSPL
2006/2007Tue 07 NovCeltic1 - 1FalkirkSLGC
2006/2007Sun 01 OctFalkirk0 - 1CelticSPL
2005/2006Wed 08 FebCeltic2 - 1FalkirkSPL
2005/2006Sun 06 NovFalkirk0 - 3CelticSPL

Recent respective form guides

Celtic have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the The Bhoys in those games, with 4 conceded.

Falkirk have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Bairns's have scored 12 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 13.

Celtic are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 15 games giving them a return of 33 points. Falkirk see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 18 points from their 15 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Celtic63218411
Falkirk632113611

FootyMad's prediction ...

Celtic may be coming up against a decent side in Falkirk, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the The Bhoys. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Celtic Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Falkirk Last drawn game 5 outings ago.