FootyMAD's Falkirk match preview

Last updated : 02 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Falkirk v Dundee United fixture

Dundee Utd. face a trip to Falkirk at The Falkirk Stadium on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 36 games played, The Terrors have recorded 14 wins, and Falkirk have come away with 15 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2008/2009Sat 27 DecDundee Utd.1 - 0FalkirkSPL
2008/2009Sat 01 NovFalkirk0 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2007/2008Sat 23 FebDundee Utd.0 - 0FalkirkSPL
2007/2008Sat 08 DecFalkirk3 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2007/2008Tue 25 SepFalkirk0 - 1Dundee Utd.SLGC
2007/2008Sat 01 SepDundee Utd.2 - 0FalkirkSPL
2006/2007Sat 12 MayFalkirk2 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Bairns's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Dundee Utd. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The The Terrors's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.

Falkirk are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 24 points from 27 matches. Dundee Utd. find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 40 points they have accumulated from 27 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Falkirk6222578
Dundee Utd.6033483

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Dundee Utd. on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Falkirk. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Falkirk 4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Dundee Utd. Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 6 most recent games.