History of the Falkirk v Raith Rovers fixture
Raith Rovers face a trip to Falkirk at Falkirk Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Rovers will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 43 and win only 18 of the 75 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Falkirk Stadium was earlier this season, with Falkirk running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Scottish Division One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 21 Jan | Raith Rovers | 2 - 2 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 29 Oct | Falkirk | 2-0 | Raith Rovers | Scottish Division One |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 06 Aug | Raith Rovers | 1 - 0 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 26 Mar | Falkirk | 2 - 1 | Raith Rovers | Scottish Division One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 29 Jan | Raith Rovers | 1 - 2 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
| 2010/2011 | Wed 29 Dec | Falkirk | 0 - 0 | Raith Rovers | Scottish Division One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 25 Sep | Raith Rovers | 2 - 1 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Falkirk are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 9.
The away form of Raith Rovers is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Rovers have hit 4 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Falkirk are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 48 points from 33 games.
Raith Rovers are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 35 points from 33 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falkirk | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 7 |
| Raith Rovers | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Bairns, as the Rovers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Falkirk | 5 games since last home draw. |
| Raith Rovers | Previous 3 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 8 away matches. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here