History of the Falkirk v Raith Rovers fixture
Raith Rovers face a trip to Falkirk at The 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 41 and win only 18 of the 73 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Division One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2008/2009 | Tue 26 Aug | Raith Rovers | 1 - 3 | Falkirk | Scottish League Cup |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 19 Mar | Raith Rovers | 3 - 3 | Falkirk | Scottish Division One |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 01 Jan | Falkirk | 2 - 0 | Raith Rovers | Scottish Division One |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 13 Nov | Raith Rovers | 0 - 2 | 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 Bairns's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.
The away form of Raith Rovers however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The Rovers have managed to tuck away 10 goals in this period, and concede just the 3.
Falkirk are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 41 points from 26 games.
Raith Rovers are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 29 games giving them a return of 53 points.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falkirk | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 8 |
| Raith Rovers | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Nothing appears to be going right for the Rovers out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Falkirk. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Falkirk | Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. |
| Raith Rovers | Undefeated in last 3 away games. Drawn each of the last 2 games. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here