FootyMAD's Queen of the South match preview

Last updated : 17 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Falkirk v Queen of the South fixture

Falkirk prepare to entertain Queen of the South at The Falkirk Stadium on Saturday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bairns are clearly on top, having won 23 and lost only 6 of the 39 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Falkirk Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2004, 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:
2004/2005Sat 21 AugQueen o.t.S.1 - 3FalkirkSCD1
2003/2004Sat 15 MayQueen o.t.S.1 - 0FalkirkSCD1
2003/2004Sat 13 MarFalkirk0-2Queen o.t.S.SCD1
2003/2004Sat 27 DecQueen o.t.S.2 - 0FalkirkSCD1
2003/2004Sat 23 AugFalkirk0 - 0Queen o.t.S.SCD1
2002/2003Sat 01 MarQueen o.t.S.2 - 1FalkirkSCD1
2002/2003Sat 28 DecFalkirk5 - 0Queen o.t.S.SCD1

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Bairns in those games, with 5 conceded.

Queen o.t.S. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The The Doonhamers's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Falkirk are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division One, with their 18 games giving them a return of 43 points. Queen o.t.S.'s 29 points from 18 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 4th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Falkirk651013316
Queen o.t.S.64117313

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Queen o.t.S. is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Bairns in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Falkirk Unbeaten in the last 16 home games.
Unbeaten run of 13 matches.
Queen o.t.S. Not won in previous 4 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.