Motherwell vs Falkirk Prediction 9 August 2026
🔊 The second round of the Scottish Premiership sees Motherwell take on Falkirk at Fir Park. The hosts made a strong start to the season with an away win over Hibernian and will now look to establish themselves among the leaders. Falkirk, on the other hand, had a poor start in their home match in the first round and will be looking to pick up their first points of the season.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the sides took place on 02 May 2026 and ended 1-0. Here is the comparative statistics from that match (home side - Falkirk):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corners: 2 vs 5;
- fouls: 12 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 5;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
📊 Statistical preview based on official meetings between Motherwell and Falkirk:
- matches played: 4;
- home wins - 0, away wins - 3, draws - 1;
- goals - 3 vs 6;
- average 1st half total - 1, 2nd half - 1.25;
- average match total - 2.25.
Head-to-head statistics Motherwell - Falkirk
Motherwell Team Overview
The last official match was played on in the Conference League (home side - HJK, away side - Motherwell). The match ended 1:1.
The match statistics were as follows (Motherwell vs HJK):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corners: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
Alfred Johansson's side made a strong start to the new season, beating Hibernian away 2-1. The Steelmen once again showed their main strength - the ability to play with intensity and exploit space in transition. The win allowed Motherwell to extend a good run, having finished the previous season in the top half of the table.
At home, Motherwell are traditionally very confident - in 15 of their last 17 matches at Fir Park the club have not lost. In attack, the hosts look considerably more varied than most clubs in the bottom half of the table.
The head-to-head record will provide additional motivation. Last season it was Falkirk who beat Motherwell at this ground (3-2), costing the hosts important points in the race for higher positions, so the desire for revenge will be a serious factor.
Match Results: Motherwell
Falkirk Team Overview
The current away side's last official match was played in the Premier League (home side - Falkirk, away side - St Mirren). The match ended 0:2.
The match stats were as follows (Falkirk vs St Mirren):
- possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corners: 7 vs 7;
- fouls: 18 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 4;
- shots on target: 5 vs 7.
The start of the new season has not gone well for John McGlynn's side. In the opening round, Falkirk lost 0-2 at home to St Mirren, creating almost nothing in attack (0.84 xG against 1.64 for the visitors). The main problem was finishing - the team looked considerably less dangerous than they had been throughout the previous championship.
Despite the defeat, Falkirk kept the playing style that brought them success last season. The team look to press high and transition quickly into attack, but against more organised opponents this approach does not always produce results.
Away matches remain the main problem. Towards the end of last season Falkirk were picking up points on the road far less frequently, and the opening setback has only increased the pressure ahead of the trip to Motherwell.
Match Results: Falkirk
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head:
- played - 4;
- 1st half wins for the home side - 1; for the away side - 1; draws - 0;
- average 1st half total: 1;
- today's home side average 0.5 goals scored, the away side - 0.5.
Last 10 matches (overall):
- wins: 5 vs 3;
- losses: 0 vs 6;
- draws: 5 vs 1;
- average 1st half total: 1.1 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.2) vs 2.1 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 1.2).
- Motherwell score in the 1st half in 6 of their last 7 matches.
- Falkirk concede in the 1st half in 8 of their last 9 matches (Premier League).
Total Prediction
Head-to-head matches (average total):
- home side - 0.75, away side - 1.5;
- in head-to-head matches - 2.25;
- both teams scored: all time - 2 times; at the home team's ground - 2 times.
- Under 3.5 goals has landed in 5 Motherwell matches in a row.
Corners Prediction
Head-to-head matches
- average total corners in head-to-head matches - 8.5 (5 for the home side and 3.5 for the away side);
- average total corners at the home side's ground - 9 (6 for the home side and 3 for the away side).
Motherwell: Statistics
- season: average total in the competition - 2; at home - 0;
- last 10 matches: average total - 3.5; at home - 3.67.
Falkirk: Statistics
- season: average total in the competition - 7, away - 0;
- last 10 matches: average total - 5; away - 4.75.
- Motherwell have taken fewer than 4.5 corners in 6 of their last 7 matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head matches:
- played - 4;
- both teams scored in all time - 2 times;
- at the home team's ground - 2 times.
Last 10 matches:
- matches with BTTS: 6 vs 4;
- Motherwell: BTTS at home - 2 (67%);
- Falkirk: BTTS away - 2 (50%).
Prediction on the outcome
Head-to-head matches:
- played - 4;
- home wins - 0, away wins - 3, draws - 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 3;
- losses: 3 vs 7;
- draws: 2 vs 0.
- Falkirk have lost in 6 of their last 7 matches (Premier League).
⭐ Editor's Pick
Motherwell come into this match in better shape. The team have already picked up three points, are playing at home and look more balanced both in attack and defence. Falkirk are capable of making it a contest, but after losing in the first round the visitors will need time to regain their confidence. The editor's pick is a Motherwell win. The hosts look better prepared for the start of the season, and the home advantage should prove decisive. Predicted score - 2:1.
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