FM Preview: Falkirk v Dumbarton 16 Apr 2013

Last updated : 15 April 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Falkirk v Dumbarton fixture

Falkirk prepare to entertain Dumbarton at Falkirk Stadium on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 28 games played, Bairns have recorded 11 wins, and Dumbarton have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Falkirk Stadium was earlier this season, with Dumbarton inflicting a narrow 3-4 defeat upon the Bairns in a Scottish Division One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 23 Feb Dumbarton 0 - 2 Falkirk Scottish Division One
2012/2013 Sat 29 Dec Falkirk 3-4 Dumbarton Scottish Division One
2012/2013 Sat 20 Oct Dumbarton 0 - 2 Falkirk Scottish Division One
1993/1994 Sat 23 Apr Falkirk 4 - 0 Dumbarton Scottish Division One
1993/1994 Sat 05 Mar Dumbarton 0 - 1 Falkirk Scottish Division One
1985/1986 Mon 01 Jul Falkirk 0 - 0 Dumbarton Scottish Division One
1985/1986 Mon 01 Jul Dumbarton 2 - 1 Falkirk Scottish Division One

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Recent respective form guides

Falkirk have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Bairns, with 4 goals against.

Dumbarton's away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. A generous 14 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Falkirk's 46 points from 31 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 4th position.

Dumbarton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 33 points from 30 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Falkirk 6 3 1 2 8 5 10
Dumbarton 6 3 0 3 11 16 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Falkirk are starting to turn Falkirk Stadium into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Falkirk Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Dumbarton 11 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.

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