FootyMAD's Falkirk match preview

Last updated : 14 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dunfermline Athletic v Falkirk fixture

Dunfermline A. are ready to welcome Falkirk to East End Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 39 games played, Pars have recorded 17 wins, and Falkirk have come away with 13 victories.

The previous match played between the two at East End Park was within the last three years, in October 2002, with Dunfermline A. running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Scottish League Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Tue 22 OctDunfermline A.2-0FalkirkSLGC
1999/2000Sat 25 MarFalkirk1 - 1Dunfermline A.SCD1
1999/2000Sat 15 JanDunfermline A.2 - 2FalkirkSCD1
1999/2000Sat 20 NovFalkirk1 - 3Dunfermline A.SCD1
1999/2000Sat 28 AugDunfermline A.1 - 1FalkirkSCD1
1993/1994Sat 26 MarDunfermline A.1 - 1FalkirkSCD1
1993/1994Tue 18 JanFalkirk2 - 0Dunfermline A.SCD1

Recent respective form guides

Dunfermline Athletic have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Pars's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The away form of Falkirk is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Bairns have hit 5 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Dunfermline A. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 5 points from 9 matches. Falkirk are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 6 points from 9 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dunfermline A.62049186
Falkirk60335143

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dunfermline A. are not exactly setting the world alight at East End Park at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Falkirk in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Dunfermline A. 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Falkirk Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 6 most recent games.