FM Preview: Falkirk v Partick Thistle 20 Apr 2013

Last updated : 19 April 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Falkirk v Partick Thistle fixture

Falkirk prepare to entertain Partick Thistle at Falkirk Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 91 games played, Bairns have recorded 35 wins, and Partick Thistle have come away with 30 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Falkirk Stadium was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Division One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 19 Jan Partick Th. 4 - 1 Falkirk Scottish Division One
2012/2013 Sat 27 Oct Falkirk 0-0 Partick Th. Scottish Division One
2012/2013 Sat 11 Aug Partick Th. 3 - 1 Falkirk Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Sat 28 Apr Partick Th. 1 - 1 Falkirk Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Sat 10 Mar Falkirk 1 - 1 Partick Th. Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Sat 22 Oct Partick Th. 2 - 2 Falkirk Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Sat 13 Aug Falkirk 2 - 1 Partick Th. Scottish Division One

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

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Bairns in those games, with 6 conceded.

The Jags have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Jags, and 1 goals against.

Falkirk's 46 points from 32 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 4th position.

Partick Thistle are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 30 games giving them a return of 66 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Falkirk 6 3 0 3 8 7 9
Partick Thistle 6 4 2 0 12 3 14

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Falkirk are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Falkirk 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Partick Thistle 3 successive away victories.
4 games since last away draw.
14 games since last defeat.

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