FootyMAD's Falkirk match preview

Last updated : 13 November 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Falkirk v Raith Rovers fixture

Raith Rvs face a trip to Falkirk at Ochilview (Temporary) on Friday evening, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Rovers will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in March 2002, the Bairns carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory 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:
2003/2004Sat 30 AugRaith Rvs0 - 1FalkirkSCD1
2001/2002Sat 09 MarFalkirk2 - 1Raith RvsSCD1
2001/2002Sat 23 FebRaith Rvs5 - 1FalkirkSCD1
2001/2002Sat 27 OctFalkirk1 - 0Raith RvsSCD1
2001/2002Tue 25 SepFalkirk0 - 2Raith RvsSLC
2001/2002Sat 08 SepRaith Rvs5 - 2FalkirkSCD1
2000/2001Tue 10 AprFalkirk2 - 0Raith RvsSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

Raith Rvs have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Rovers, and 16 goals against.

Falkirk are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 21 points from 12 games. Raith Rvs are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 14 points from 12 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Falkirk6213677
Raith Rvs62046136

FootyMad's prediction ...

This is a game in which both sides are showing indifferent form, so the Madmen are expecting the Rovers to come away from it with a creditable draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Falkirk 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Raith Rvs Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 12 outings ago.