FootyMAD Ross County match preview

Last updated : 12 September 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Falkirk v Ross County fixture

Falkirk prepare to entertain Ross County at Ochilview (Temporary) on Saturday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Bairns have the slight edge, having won 3 of the 6 games compared to Ross Co's 2 wins.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ochilview (Temporary) was less than a year ago, in April 2003, with Falkirk running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 05 AprFalkirk3-0Ross CoSCD1
2002/2003Tue 11 MarRoss Co0 - 1FalkirkSCD1
2002/2003Sat 16 NovFalkirk2 - 0Ross CoSCD1
2002/2003Sat 14 SepRoss Co1 - 1FalkirkSCD1
2001/2002Sat 06 AprRoss Co4 - 2FalkirkSCD1
2001/2002Sat 02 FebFalkirk1 - 4Ross CoSCD1
2001/2002Sat 24 NovRoss Co1 - 2FalkirkSCD1

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 14 goals for the Bairns, with 5 goals against.

Ross Co have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Falkirk are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division One, with their 4 games giving them a return of 8 points. Ross Co are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 7 points from 4 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Falkirk6222668
Ross Co631210410

FootyMad's prediction ...

Falkirk may be coming up against a decent side in Ross Co, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Bairns. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Falkirk Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Ross Co 10 games since last away draw.