FootyMAD's Falkirk match preview

Last updated : 28 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Partick Thistle v Falkirk fixture

Partick Th. prepare to entertain Falkirk at Firhill Stadium on Wednesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 88 games played, The Jags have recorded 43 wins, and Falkirk have come away with 24 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Firhill Stadium was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-4 winners in a Scottish Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Tue 23 NovFalkirk3 - 0Partick Th.SCD1
2004/2005Sat 04 SepPartick Th.1-4FalkirkSCD1
2001/2002Sat 16 MarPartick Th.3 - 0FalkirkSCD1
2001/2002Sat 12 JanFalkirk1 - 4Partick Th.SCD1
2001/2002Sat 10 NovPartick Th.5 - 1FalkirkSCD1
2001/2002Tue 18 SepFalkirk1 - 1Partick Th.SCD1
1997/1998Tue 24 MarFalkirk1 - 1Partick Th.SCD1

Recent respective form guides

Partick Thistle have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The The Jags's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The away form of Falkirk however, is much more impressive, seeing them pick up six wins out of six. The Bairns have managed to tuck away 10 goals in this period, and concede just the 1.

Partick Th. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Bells Scottish Division One with a return of just 18 points from their 20 games thus far. Falkirk are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division One, with their 20 games giving them a return of 49 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Partick Th.60242112
Falkirk651013416

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the The Jags of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Falkirk, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Partick Th. Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 8 most recent games.
Falkirk 7 successive away victories.
16 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.