FootyMAD's Falkirk match preview

Last updated : 04 May 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Falkirk v Inverness Caledonian Thistle fixture

Inverness CT face a trip to Falkirk at The Falkirk Stadium on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 5 of the 13 previous games, with the hosts winning just 4.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Falkirk running out comfortable 3 - 1 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:
2006/2007Sat 07 AprInverness CT1 - 1FalkirkSPL
2006/2007Sat 30 DecFalkirk3 - 1Inverness CTSPL
2006/2007Sat 21 OctInverness CT3 - 2FalkirkSPL
2006/2007Tue 19 SepInverness CT0 - 1FalkirkSLGC
2005/2006Wed 03 MayInverness CT2 - 0FalkirkSPL
2005/2006Sat 21 JanFalkirk1 - 4Inverness CTSPL
2005/2006Wed 26 OctInverness CT0 - 3FalkirkSPL

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk's home form is poor, winning just 2 of the last six, and losing the other 4. While Bairns have scored 5, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Inverness CT is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Caley Thistle have hit 5 goals, 8 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 41 points from their 35 games played so far, Inverness CT see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 40 points from their 35 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Falkirk6222788
Inverness CT6132896

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Bairns, as the Caley Thistle have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Falkirk 13 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Inverness CT Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.