FM Preview: Dundee v Falkirk 22 Jan 2011

Last updated : 21 January 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee v Falkirk fixture

Dundee prepare to entertain Falkirk at Dens Park on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 52 wins out of 76 previous matches.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Dens Park was earlier this season, with Dundee running out comfortable 2-0 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:
2010/2011Sat 30 OctFalkirk3 - 3DundeeSCD1
2010/2011Sat 28 AugDundee2-0FalkirkSCD1
2002/2003Wed 09 AprDundee4 - 1FalkirkSFAC
2002/2003Sat 22 MarFalkirk1 - 1DundeeSFAC
2001/2002Wed 16 JanFalkirk0 - 1DundeeSFAC
1997/1998Sat 25 AprFalkirk1 - 0DundeeSCD1
1997/1998Sat 27 DecDundee0 - 1FalkirkSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Dundee have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the The Dee in those games, with 7 conceded.

Falkirk have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Bairns, and 11 goals against.

Dundee are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 33 points from 18 games. Falkirk's 26 points from 16 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 4th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee64118413
Falkirk62221188

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dundee may be coming up against a decent side in Falkirk, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the The Dee. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee 6 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Falkirk 9 games since last away draw.
No win in the 2 most recent games.