FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 21 September 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Falkirk v Motherwell fixture

Falkirk prepare to entertain Motherwell at The Falkirk Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 84 games played, Bairns have recorded 33 wins, and Motherwell have come away with 31 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Falkirk Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2007, with Motherwell inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Bairns in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 28 AprMotherwell3 - 3FalkirkSPL
2006/2007Sat 10 FebFalkirk1-2MotherwellSPL
2006/2007Sat 25 NovMotherwell4 - 2FalkirkSPL
2006/2007Sat 26 AugFalkirk0 - 1MotherwellSPL
2005/2006Sat 22 AprFalkirk1 - 1MotherwellSPL
2005/2006Sat 11 MarMotherwell3 - 1FalkirkSPL
2005/2006Sat 10 DecFalkirk0 - 1MotherwellSPL

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Bairns have scored 5, a worringly large 8 have been leaked at the other end.

The The 'Well have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The The 'Well's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Falkirk are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 4 points from 6 matches. Motherwell's 12 points from 6 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Falkirk61146164
Motherwell640210812

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Bairns of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Motherwell, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Falkirk Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Motherwell 3 successive away victories.
4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.