FootyMAD's Kilmarnock match preview

Last updated : 16 May 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Kilmarnock v Falkirk fixture

Falkirk face a trip to Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Bairns will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 40 and win only 10 of the 72 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Falkirk inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Killie 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:
2007/2008Sat 29 MarFalkirk0 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2007/2008Wed 02 JanKilmarnock0 - 1FalkirkSPL
2007/2008Sat 20 OctFalkirk1 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2006/2007Tue 30 JanFalkirk0 - 3KilmarnockSLGC
2006/2007Sat 27 JanFalkirk0 - 2KilmarnockSPL
2006/2007Sat 18 NovKilmarnock2 - 1FalkirkSPL
2006/2007Sat 19 AugFalkirk1 - 2KilmarnockSPL

Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Killie in those games, with 5 conceded.

Falkirk have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Bairns have conceded 5 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Kilmarnock are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 37 points from 37 matches. Falkirk see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 49 points from their 37 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Kilmarnock6132356
Falkirk6222558

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Falkirk on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Kilmarnock. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Kilmarnock Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Falkirk Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.