FootyMAD's St. Johnstone match preview

Last updated : 01 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Falkirk v St. Johnstone fixture

Falkirk prepare to entertain St. Johnstone at The Falkirk Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 46 games played, Bairns have recorded 23 wins, and St. Johnstone have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Falkirk Stadium was earlier this season, with Falkirk running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 15 JanSt. Johnstone0 - 3FalkirkSCD1
2004/2005Sat 20 NovFalkirk3-1St. JohnstoneSCD1
2004/2005Tue 28 SepSt. Johnstone1 - 2FalkirkSCC
2004/2005Sat 18 SepSt. Johnstone1 - 2FalkirkSCD1
2003/2004Sat 03 AprSt. Johnstone2 - 1FalkirkSCD1
2003/2004Tue 09 MarFalkirk0 - 1St. JohnstoneSCD1
2003/2004Sat 22 NovSt. Johnstone0 - 4FalkirkSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Bairns in those games, with 4 conceded.

St. Johnstone have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Saints's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Falkirk are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division One, with their 30 games giving them a return of 66 points. St. Johnstone's 41 points from 30 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Falkirk6150988
St. Johnstone6132476

FootyMad's prediction ...

Falkirk may be coming up against a decent side in St. Johnstone, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Bairns. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Falkirk Unbeaten in the last 22 home games.
Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
St. Johnstone Undefeated in last 3 away games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.