History of the Partick Thistle v Falkirk fixture
Falkirk face a trip to Partick Thistle at Firhill on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 96 games played, Bairns have recorded 24 wins, and Partick Thistle have come away with 48 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Firhill was earlier this season, with Partick Thistle running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Scottish Division One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 19 Apr | Falkirk | 2 - 0 | 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
Partick Thistle are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Jags in those games, with 7 conceded.
The Bairns have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Bairns, and 8 goals against.
Partick Thistle are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 34 points from 18 games.
Falkirk see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 24 points from their 19 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partick Thistle | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 5 |
| Falkirk | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
A creditable return from recent away games for Bairns could well see them head back from Firhill with a share of the spoils, think the FootyMad panel. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Partick Thistle | 13 games since last home draw. Not won in the 4 most recent games. |
| Falkirk | Undefeated in last 4 away games. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here