FootyMAD's Falkirk match preview

Last updated : 19 May 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dunfermline Athletic v Falkirk fixture

Dunfermline A. prepare to entertain Falkirk at East End Park at lunchtime on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 42 games played, Pars have recorded 17 wins, and Falkirk have come away with 15 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at East End Park was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 13 JanFalkirk1 - 0Dunfermline A.SPL
2006/2007Sat 04 NovDunfermline A.0-3FalkirkSPL
2006/2007Sat 05 AugFalkirk1 - 0Dunfermline A.SPL
2005/2006Sat 15 AprFalkirk0 - 0Dunfermline A.SPL
2005/2006Sat 01 AprDunfermline A.1 - 1FalkirkSPL
2005/2006Sat 31 DecFalkirk1 - 2Dunfermline A.SPL
2005/2006Sat 15 OctDunfermline A.0 - 1FalkirkSPL

Recent respective form guides

Dunfermline Athletic are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These games have seen the Pars score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 1.

In complete contrast to Dunfermline A., Falkirk are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Bairns's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Dunfermline A. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 37 games have yielded only 32 points. Falkirk see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 47 points from their 37 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dunfermline A.64114213
Falkirk6222788

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dunfermline A. 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 Pars. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Dunfermline A. Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Falkirk Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.