FootyMAD's Falkirk match preview

Last updated : 16 May 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Kilmarnock v Falkirk fixture

Kilmarnock prepare to entertain Falkirk at Rugby Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Killie are clearly on top, having won 40 and lost only 10 of the 72 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Rugby Park was earlier this season, with Falkirk inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Killie 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:
2007/2008Sat 29 MarFalkirk0 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2007/2008Wed 02 JanKilmarnock0-1FalkirkSPL
2007/2008Sat 20 OctFalkirk1 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2006/2007Tue 30 JanFalkirk0 - 3KilmarnockSLGC
2006/2007Sat 27 JanFalkirk0 - 2KilmarnockSPL
2006/2007Sat 18 NovKilmarnock2 - 1FalkirkSPL
2006/2007Sat 19 AugFalkirk1 - 2KilmarnockSPL

Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Killie in those games, with 5 conceded.

Falkirk have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Bairns have conceded 5 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Kilmarnock are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 37 points from 37 matches. Falkirk see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 49 points from their 37 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Kilmarnock6132356
Falkirk6222558

FootyMad's prediction ...

This is certainly an intriguing match for the Killie, and one in which the FootyMad team are tentatively suggesting a drawn game. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Kilmarnock Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Falkirk Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.