FootyMAD's Falkirk match preview

Last updated : 30 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the St. Johnstone v Falkirk fixture

St. Johnstone play host to Falkirk at McDiarmid Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Saints are clearly on top, having won 31 and lost only 12 of the 49 games.

The last time the two teams met at St. Johnstone was just over four years ago, in January 2005, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners 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:
2006/2007Sat 03 FebFalkirk0 - 3St. JohnstoneSFAC
2004/2005Sat 02 AprFalkirk3 - 0St. JohnstoneSCD1
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

Recent respective form guides

St. Johnstone 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, 12 to 11.

The away form of Falkirk is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Bairns have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

St. Johnstone are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 6 points from 9 matches. Falkirk find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 9 games have yielded only 4 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
St. Johnstone63031199
Falkirk6033183

FootyMad's prediction ...

St. Johnstone are not exactly setting the world alight at McDiarmid Park at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Falkirk in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
St. Johnstone 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Falkirk Not won in previous 7 away matches.
No win in the 11 most recent games.