FootyMAD's Falkirk match preview

Last updated : 30 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Falkirk v Celtic fixture

Celtic face a trip to Falkirk at The Falkirk Stadium on Sunday afternoon, looking to further improve upon a decent past record there. So far, the The Bhoys have winning an impressive 40 games, and losing 17.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in November 2005, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 3 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Wed 08 FebCeltic2 - 1FalkirkSPL
2005/2006Sun 06 NovFalkirk0 - 3CelticSPL
2005/2006Wed 21 SepCeltic2 - 1FalkirkSLGC
2005/2006Sat 13 AugCeltic3 - 1FalkirkSPL
2004/2005Tue 21 SepCeltic8 - 1FalkirkSLGC
1995/1996Sat 20 AprCeltic4 - 0FalkirkSPL
1995/1996Sat 10 FebFalkirk0 - 0CelticSPL

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

Celtic have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The Bhoys have hit 7 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Falkirk see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 10 points from their 8 games played so far, Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 8 games giving them a return of 19 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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Celtic65019315

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the The Bhoys out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Falkirk. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Falkirk Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Celtic Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.