Falkirk vs St Mirren Preview: Predictions, Team News, Lineups
Falkirk will host St Mirren at Falkirk Stadium on Saturday afternoon in the Scottish Premiership. Falkirk are assured of a top-six finish after last weekend’s results. St Mirren arrive fighting for top-flight safety, just above the relegation-playoff spot on goal difference.
Form and recent results
Falkirk sit sixth after 30 league games. Their record is 12 wins, seven draws and 11 defeats, for 43 points. The Bairns have lost just once in their last four outings across competitions.
Recent results include a 5-1 win over Kilmarnock, a 2-1 Scottish Cup victory against Dundee United, and a 1-1 league draw with Aberdeen. At home, Falkirk have won four of their last six matches at Falkirk Stadium.
St Mirren are 10th after 30 matches. Their tally reads five wins, nine draws and 16 defeats, totaling 24 points. The Saints have failed to win in their last seven league games.
Historically, St Mirren have enjoyed trips to Falkirk, winning six of their last nine top-flight meetings. This season they have managed only one away victory and are currently on a 12-match winless run on the road.
Statistics and context
If Falkirk secure victory, they would record back-to-back top-flight wins over St Mirren for the first time since February 2008. The sides last met in January, with Falkirk winning 2-0 at the SMISA Stadium.
In that January game Finn Yeats scored in the 55th minute, and Calvin Miller also found the net. Those goals remain a recent reference point for the fixture.
Team news
Falkirk will be without Ben Parkinson and Louie Marsh. Both missed the match against Aberdeen. Gary Oliver returned from injury in that same fixture.
The Bairns have relied on Barney Stewart, Calvin Miller and Brian Graham for goals. Their tallies stand at six, four and four league goals respectively.
St Mirren face multiple absences. Malik Dijksteel, Marcus Fraser and Jonah Ayunga are sidelined. Jayden Richardson is doubtful after leaving a recent game early.
Mikael Mandron leads the visitors’ scoring charts with four league goals. The Saints have struggled for goals across recent matches.
Lineups
| Falkirk (possible) | St Mirren (possible) |
|---|---|
| Bain | George |
| McCann | Freckleton |
| Henderson | Gogic |
| Donaldson | King |
| Lissah | Tanser |
| Tait | O’Hara |
| Spencer | Devaney |
| Miller | Donnelly |
| Yeats | Campbell |
| Broggio | Nlundulu |
| Stewart | Phillips |
Preview, predictions and verdict
Filmogaz.com presents a Falkirk vs St Mirren preview with predictions, team news and lineups. Falkirk arrive with better recent form and a strong home record. St Mirren’s lack of goals and winless league run are clear concerns.
Given the facts, a narrow home win looks most likely. Prediction: Falkirk 1-0 St Mirren.
