FM Preview: Partick Thistle v Falkirk 11 Aug 2012

Last updated : 10 August 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Partick Thistle v Falkirk fixture

Partick Thistle prepare to entertain Falkirk at Firhill on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 95 games played, Jags have recorded 47 wins, and Falkirk have come away with 24 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Firhill was less than a year ago, in April 2012, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 28 Apr Partick Th. 1-1 Falkirk Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Sat 10 Mar Falkirk 1 - 1 Partick Th. Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Sat 22 Oct Partick Th. 2 - 2 Falkirk Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Sat 13 Aug Falkirk 2 - 1 Partick Th. Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Tue 19 Apr Falkirk 2 - 0 Partick Th. Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Tue 12 Apr Partick Th. 1 - 2 Falkirk Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 09 Apr Falkirk 2 - 3 Partick Th. Scottish Division One

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Recent respective form guides

Partick Thistle are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 8.

Falkirk have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Bairns have hit 4 goals, 7 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Partick Thistle 6 3 3 0 10 4 12
Falkirk 6 3 2 1 11 6 11

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FootyMad's prediction ...

With Partick Thistle only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Partick Thistle Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
Falkirk Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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