FootyMAD's St. Mirren match preview

Last updated : 13 February 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the St. Mirren v Falkirk fixture

Falkirk face a trip to St. Mirren at St Mirren Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 93 games played, Bairns have recorded 25 wins, and St. Mirren have come away with 45 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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 06 DecFalkirk1 - 2St. MirrenSPL
2008/2009Sat 20 SepSt. Mirren1 - 1FalkirkSPL
2007/2008Sat 26 AprSt. Mirren1 - 0FalkirkSPL
2007/2008Sat 16 FebFalkirk4 - 0St. MirrenSPL
2007/2008Sat 01 DecSt. Mirren1 - 5FalkirkSPL
2007/2008Sat 25 AugFalkirk0 - 1St. MirrenSPL
2006/2007Mon 23 AprFalkirk0 - 2St. MirrenSPL

Recent respective form guides

St. Mirren are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

The away form of Falkirk is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Bairns have hit 4 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

St. Mirren are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 26 points from 24 matches. Falkirk are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 24 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
St. Mirren6132786
Falkirk63128910

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 St. Mirren. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
St. Mirren Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Falkirk Last drawn game 4 outings ago.