FootyMAD's Falkirk match preview

Last updated : 20 December 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 43 games, and losing 18.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2008, with Celtic inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Bairns 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 23 AugCeltic3 - 0FalkirkSPL
2007/2008Sun 27 JanFalkirk0 - 1CelticSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. These low-scoring games have seen just 4 goals scored and conceded.

The away form of Celtic however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the The Bhoys, and 2 goals against.

Falkirk see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 17 points from their 18 games played so far, Celtic are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 18 games giving them a return of 44 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Falkirk6123685
Celtic63128610

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Bhoys have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from The Falkirk Stadium with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Falkirk Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Celtic Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.