FootyMAD's Falkirk match preview

Last updated : 22 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Celtic v Falkirk fixture

Celtic prepare to entertain Falkirk at Celtic Park on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having taken all the points from 63 of the 82 contests.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Celtic Park was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in an Scottish League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 07 NovCeltic1-1FalkirkSLGC
2006/2007Sun 01 OctFalkirk0 - 1CelticSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Celtic are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. The The Bhoys have scored 10 and conceded 3 during this period.

In complete contrast to Celtic, Falkirk are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. The Bairns's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 19 games giving them a return of 48 points. Falkirk see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 24 points from their 19 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Celtic63218711
Falkirk62138107

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Celtic fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the The Bhoys. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Celtic Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Falkirk Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.