FootyMAD's Hamilton Academical match preview

Last updated : 20 February 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Falkirk v Hamilton Academical fixture

Falkirk prepare to entertain Hamilton Academical at The Falkirk Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bairns are clearly on top, having won 43 and lost only 13 of the 69 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Falkirk Stadium was earlier this season, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-1 thriller, in a Scottish Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 08 NovHamilton Ac.1 - 1FalkirkSPL
2008/2009Sat 27 SepFalkirk4-1Hamilton Ac.SPL
2004/2005Sat 30 AprHamilton Ac.1 - 0FalkirkSCD1
2004/2005Sat 12 FebFalkirk1 - 1Hamilton Ac.SCD1
2004/2005Sat 16 OctHamilton Ac.0 - 1FalkirkSCD1
2004/2005Sat 14 AugFalkirk1 - 1Hamilton Ac.SCD1
1998/1999Sat 20 MarFalkirk6 - 1Hamilton Ac.SCD1

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Bairns's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Hamilton Ac. have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. Accies have conceded 11 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Falkirk are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 23 points from 25 matches. Hamilton Ac. see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 29 points from their 25 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Falkirk6222698
Hamilton Ac.65017215

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Falkirk's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Hamilton Ac.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Falkirk Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Hamilton Ac. 7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 13 outings ago.