FootyMAD's Falkirk match preview

Last updated : 15 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Clyde v Falkirk fixture

Clyde prepare to entertain Falkirk at Broadwood Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 86 games played, Bully Wee have recorded 37 wins, and Falkirk have come away with 29 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Broadwood Stadium was earlier this season, with Clyde running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Tue 15 MarFalkirk0 - 0ClydeSCD1
2004/2005Sat 08 JanClyde3-0FalkirkSFAC
2004/2005Sat 04 DecClyde0 - 2FalkirkSCD1
2004/2005Sat 25 SepFalkirk1 - 1ClydeSCD1
2003/2004Sat 10 AprFalkirk1 - 1ClydeSCD1
2003/2004Sat 24 JanClyde4 - 2FalkirkSCD1
2003/2004Sat 29 NovFalkirk0 - 2ClydeSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Clyde's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Bully Wee have conceded a disappointing 10 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

Falkirk's away form is none too clever either, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Bairns's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 9 against.

Clyde are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 56 points from 32 games. Falkirk are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division One, with their 32 games giving them a return of 72 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Clyde6132676
Falkirk633011612

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Broadwood Stadium for the Bully Wee and the Madmen are unable to see past Falkirk claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Clyde Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Falkirk Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
11 games since last defeat.