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Falkirk vs Celtic Prediction

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Published: 01 Nov 2026Updated: 01 Nov 2026, 15:04

Match preview

Falkirk host Celtic on 1 November 2026 at 16:00 in a Scottish Premiership clash where the Bairns arrive on a three-game winning streak. John McGlynn's side beat Aberdeen 1-0 at the weekend and average 1.75 goals per home game, with both teams scoring in 75% of matches at Falkirk Stadium. The visitors remain unbeaten at the top of the table despite a 2-2 draw with Dundee United last time out. Celtic have won all eight recent head-to-head meetings and collect 1.80 points per away game, winning three of their last five on the road. Falkirk will be without Ethan Laidlaw, Keelan Adams, and Joseph Gardner, while Leo McCann is doubtful. Celtic are missing Alistair Johnston and Yang Hyun-Jun through injury.

Form and H2H

Falkirk's home record gives them genuine hope against the reigning champions. The Bairns have scored consistently at Falkirk Stadium and their recent form suggests they can trouble Celtic's defence. Celtic's away form remains their strongest suit, but the 2-2 draw with Dundee United shows cracks in their armour. The eight consecutive head-to-head wins for Celtic underline their dominance in this fixture, though Falkirk's current momentum could make this more competitive than recent meetings.

Best Bet

Falkirk 1-2 Celtic is the pick. Celtic's proven away record and unbeaten head-to-head history make them clear favourites, but Falkirk's home strength and scoring average suggest they will find the net. At 1xBet, Celtic win is priced at 1.43, while 22Bet offers the same at 1.43.

Odds to Watch

Both Teams to Score appeals given Falkirk's 75% home rate for both sides scoring and Celtic's recent defensive vulnerabilities. Over 2.5 Goals is worth monitoring with six of the last eight head-to-head meetings producing three or more goals. At 1Win, the home win is available at 5.8, the draw at 5, and the away win at 1.45 if you prefer to back Celtic at longer odds.

Falkirk vs Celtic Odds

Bookmaker1X2Bet
1xBet6.064.851.43Place a bet
1Win5.851.45Place a bet
22Bet6.064.851.43Place a bet
Best odds6.065.001.45
Average5.974.901.44
Lowest odds5.804.851.43
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1X2 prediction for Falkirk vs Celtic

Date and time 1 November 2026 at 13:00

1X221.4366%
DCX/285%
BTTSYes80%
1 15%X 19%2 66%

Celtic win

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Falkirk vs Celtic Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

FalkirkFalkirkLast matchesCelticCeltic
100%Over 0.5 goals100%
80%Over 1.5 goals100%
60%Over 2.5 goals100%
0%Over 3.5 goals60%
60%BTTS100%
60%Last 5 BTTS100%

Head to Head Falkirk — Celtic

In the last 8 meetings, Celtic hold the edge — 0 wins for Falkirk, 8 for Celtic, 0 draws.

0% W — 00% D — 0100% W — 8
  • CelticCeltic2:1FalkirkFalkirk
    Premiership · 29 Aug 2026
  • CelticCeltic3:1FalkirkFalkirk
    Premiership · 25 Apr 2026
  • CelticCeltic2:0FalkirkFalkirk
    Premiership · 01 Feb 2026
  • FalkirkFalkirk0:1CelticCeltic
    Premiership · 14 Jan 2026
  • CelticCeltic4:0FalkirkFalkirk
    Premiership · 29 Oct 2025
  • CelticCeltic4:1FalkirkFalkirk
    League Cup · 15 Aug 2025
  • CelticCeltic5:2FalkirkFalkirk
    League Cup · 22 Sept 2024
  • CelticCeltic3:0FalkirkFalkirk
    FA Cup · 03 Apr 2021
100%Over 0.5100%
88%Over 1.588%
75%Over 2.575%
50%BTTS50%
50%Falkirk over 0.5100%

Betting profits Falkirk vs Celtic

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

Falkirk

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin+3.37615
Match WinnerDraw+2.20415
Match WinnerLose+1.54515
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5-4.04614
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5+3.76814
Goals Over/UnderOver 3-8.00715
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3+6.061515
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-15.00015
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5+8.111515
Goals Over/UnderOver 4-4.0004
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4+1.8244
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-12.00012
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5+2.421212
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+0.02911
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-2.97211
Goals Over/UnderOver 2-1.0023
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2+1.9933

Celtic

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-3.11815
Match WinnerDraw-8.52115
Match WinnerLose+1.51615
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5-0.291214
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-3.64214
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+1.0733
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-3.0003
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+2.651215
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-7.31315
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+0.311215
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-1.931015
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-4.81515
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5+1.621015
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-3.75314
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5+0.171114
Goals Over/UnderOver 4-0.8824
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4+0.0534

Match statistics

3030%Possession %70%70
1.0628%Expected goals72%2.79
620%Total shots80%24
218%Shots on target82%9
325%Shots off target75%9
00%Corners100%14
1862%Fouls38%11
125%Yellow cards75%3
00%Red cards0%0
26231%Passes69%592
16825%Accurate passes75%506
9100%Saves0%0
240%Offsides60%3

Key events

FalkirkLast matches Falkirk

Falkirk are in a strong run: 3 wins in the last 5 matches, scoring 1.6 goals per game.

60% W — 320% D — 120% L — 1
  • AberdeenAberdeen0:1FalkirkFalkirk
    WPremiership · 28 Oct 2026
  • FalkirkFalkirk3:0KilmarnockKilmarnock
    WPremiership · 24 Oct 2026
  • HibernianHibernian1:2FalkirkFalkirk
    WPremiership · 17 Oct 2026
  • FalkirkFalkirk1:2DundeeDundee
    LPremiership · 10 Oct 2026
  • ST JohnstoneST Johnstone1:1FalkirkFalkirk
    DPremiership · 19 Sept 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
3
Draws
1
Losses
1
Goals / game
1.6
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
60%
BTTS
60%

CelticLast matches Celtic

In the last 5 matches Celtic have 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses. BTTS landed in 100% of those games.

40% W — 220% D — 140% L — 2
  • CelticCeltic2:2Dundee UtdDundee Utd
    DPremiership · 28 Oct 2026
  • HibernianHibernian1:2CelticCeltic
    WPremiership · 25 Oct 2026
  • CelticCeltic1:2Celta VigoCelta Vigo
    LUEFA Europa League · 22 Oct 2026
  • CelticCeltic7:1Heart Of MidlothianHeart Of Midlothian
    WPremiership · 18 Oct 2026
  • BenficaBenfica4:1CelticCeltic
    LUEFA Europa League · 15 Oct 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
2
Draws
1
Losses
2
Goals / game
2.6
Over 1.5
100%
Over 2.5
100%
BTTS
100%

Falkirk vs Celtic Standings

#TeamMPWDLGDiffPts
1CelticCeltic1191127-81928
2RangersRangers1173119-91024
3Heart Of MidlothianHeart Of Midlothian1162324-17720
4DundeeDundee1152417-13417
5Dundee UtdDundee Utd1144316-16016
6FalkirkFalkirk1143413-12115
7ST JohnstoneST Johnstone1235415-19-414
8ST MirrenST Mirren1242612-20-814
9MotherwellMotherwell1233614-20-612
10AberdeenAberdeen1132612-14-211
11KilmarnockKilmarnock1223713-28-159
12HibernianHibernian1122711-17-68
League position 6 / 12Comparative team statisticsLeague position 1 / 12
436%Wins82%9
327%Draws9%1
436%Losses9%1
1348%Goals scored100%27
12100%Goals conceded67%8
1554%Points100%28

Season statistic Falkirk vs Celtic

FalkirkFalkirk

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 1 / 2
  • Lost home / away 1 / 0
  • Goals scored 8 (1.6)
  • Goals conceded 4 (0.8)
  • Clean sheets 2
  • Failed to score 0

CelticCeltic

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 1 / 1
  • Lost home / away 1 / 1
  • Goals scored 13 (2.6)
  • Goals conceded 10 (2.0)
  • Clean sheets 0
  • Failed to score 0

Match details

  • Status Finished
  • Venue Falkirk Stadium, Falkirk

Lineups

Injuries and suspensions

Falkirk

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

Celtic

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

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