FootyMAD's Falkirk match preview

Last updated : 26 January 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Falkirk v Celtic fixture

Celtic face a trip to Falkirk at The Falkirk Stadium on Sunday afternoon, looking to further improve upon a decent past record there. So far, the The Bhoys have winning an impressive 42 games, and losing 18.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 4 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:
2007/2008Tue 11 DecCeltic4 - 0FalkirkSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Bairns in those games, with 6 conceded.

Celtic have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Falkirk's 32 points from 23 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position. Celtic sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 46 points from their 21 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Falkirk6222688
Celtic641112413

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the The Bhoys 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 Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Celtic 4 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.