FootyMAD's Clyde match preview

Last updated : 09 April 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Falkirk v Clyde fixture

Falkirk prepare to entertain Clyde at Ochilview (Temporary) on Saturday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 86 games played, Bairns have recorded 43 wins, and Clyde have come away with 22 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ochilview (Temporary) was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Scottish Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 24 JanClyde4 - 2FalkirkSCD1
2003/2004Sat 29 NovFalkirk0-2ClydeSCD1
2003/2004Sat 20 SepClyde1 - 2FalkirkSCD1
2002/2003Sat 15 MarClyde0 - 0FalkirkSCD1
2002/2003Tue 04 MarFalkirk3 - 0ClydeSCD1
2002/2003Sat 23 NovClyde2 - 0FalkirkSCD1
2002/2003Sat 21 SepFalkirk2 - 1ClydeSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.

The away form of Clyde however, is much more impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. Those games have seen the Bully Wee pummel 15 goals, and let in 8.

Falkirk's 46 points from 30 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 4th position. Clyde are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division One, with their 30 games giving them a return of 60 points.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Falkirk6213687
Clyde632110711

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:
Falkirk 8 games since last home draw.
Clyde 10 games since last away draw.
4 games since last defeat.