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 94 games played, Bairns have recorded 26 wins, and Partick Thistle have come away with 46 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Firhill was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Scottish Division One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 12 Apr | Partick Th. | 1 - 2 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 09 Apr | Falkirk | 2 - 3 | Partick Th. | Scottish Division One |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 18 Jan | Partick Th. | 1 - 0 | Falkirk | Scottish F.A. Cup |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Partick Thistle are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.
The away form of Falkirk is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Bairns have hit 4 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Partick Thistle see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 45 points from their 34 games played so far,
Falkirk are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 48 points from 34 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partick Thistle | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| Falkirk | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Falkirk are in a sorry state of late on their travels, though the Mad panel can see them coming away from Firhill with a well-deserved point. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Partick Thistle | Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. |
| Falkirk | Not won in previous 4 away matches. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here