Hearts vs Falkirk Prediction 21 February 2026
🔊 Hearts and Falkirk are set to clash in an upcoming match, with both teams eager to boost their standings. Hearts, currently topping the table, have shown solid performances with a strong defense and attack, although they have suffered defeats in two of their last three outings. Falkirk, sitting in sixth place, have been delivering decent results in their last ten matches, often coming out on top. This encounter promises to be intriguing from a tactical standpoint.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 17 January 2026 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Hearts were the home side):
- possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corners: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 11 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Hearts and Falkirk:
- 7 matches played;
- home wins - 3, away wins - 4, draws - 0;
- goals scored - 10 to 8;
- average total goals in the first half - 0.71, in the second half - 1.86;
- average total goals per match - 2.57.
Head-to-head statistics Hearts - Falkirk
Heart of Midlothian Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the Premier League, featuring Rangers as the hosts and Hearts as the visitors. The game concluded with a 4-2 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Hearts vs Rangers):
- possession: 43% vs 57%;
- corners: 3 vs 7;
- fouls: 13 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
🔴 Hearts still hold the top spot, but with two losses in their last three matches, their lead over the nearest challenger has shrunk to just two points. The team boasts a strong defense, conceding less than one goal per match on average. In their last five games, they have registered two wins, two losses, and one draw-this trend might suggest some nerves as the Premier League season draws to a close. Nonetheless, their attack remains potent, averaging 1.85 goals per game.
Match Results: Heart of Midlothian
Falkirk Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the Premier League, where Falkirk hosted Dundee United. The match concluded with a scoreline of 2-3.
Here are the game statistics (Falkirk vs Dundee United):
- possession percentage: 59% vs 41%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 8 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
🔵 Falkirk sit in sixth place and have shown solid form in their last ten matches, securing seven wins against three losses. Their attacking line consistently nets an average of 1.5 goals per game while conceding just over one goal per match. Recently, in the Scottish Cup's Round of 16, John McGlynn's side managed to hold Hearts to a 1-1 draw away from home before defeating them 5-4 in a penalty shootout to advance to the next stage. This victory boosts their confidence ahead of the upcoming clash.
Match Results: Falkirk
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 7;
- Home wins - 3, Away wins - 4, Draws - 0.
Statistics: Hearts vs Falkirk
- Matches in the tournament: 27 vs 27;
- Wins: 17 vs 11;
- Win percentage: 63% vs 41%;
- Losses: 4 vs 10;
- Draws: 6 vs 6.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 7;
- Losses: 4 vs 3;
- Draws: 1 vs 0.
- Falkirk have covered the +1.5 handicap in 11 of their last 12 matches.
- Falkirk have covered the +1.5 handicap in 9 of their last 10 Premier League matches.
- Falkirk have covered the +1.5 handicap in 6 of their last 7 away matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches (Average Total):
- Home team - 1.43, Away team - 1.14;
- Total in head-to-head - 2.57;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 2 times; at home - once.
Average Total Stats: Hearts vs Falkirk
- In the tournament: 2.74 vs 2.48;
- Goals scored: 1.85 vs 1.19;
- First half: 0.78 vs 0.44;
- Second half: 1.07 vs 0.74;
- Hearts: home in the tournament - 2;
- Falkirk: away in the tournament - 0.92;
- Last 10 matches: 1.5 (home - 1.4) vs 1.5 (away - 1.4).
- Total over 1.5 goals has occurred in 6 of Falkirk's last 7 matches.
- Total over 1.5 goals has occurred in Falkirk's last 5 away matches consecutively.
Corners Prediction
Hearts: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.3; home - 5.46;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.3; home - 4.
Falkirk: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.7, away - 4.92;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.3; away - 6.
- Total under 10.5 corners has occurred in 8 of Hearts' last 9 matches.
- Total under 10.5 corners has occurred in Hearts' last 7 Premier League matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 7;
- Both teams scored all-time - twice;
- At home - once.
Statistics: Hearts vs Falkirk
- Played in the tournament: 27 vs 27;
- Season matches where both teams scored (BTTS): 12 vs 12;
- Hearts: BTTS at home - 6 (46%);
- Falkirk: BTTS away - 3 (23%).
Last 10 matches:
- BTTS matches: 4 vs 4;
- Hearts: BTTS at home - 2 (40%);
- Falkirk: BTTS away - 2 (40%).
Exact Score Prediction
Frequent Scorelines (Current Season):
- The most common scoreline in the tournament: 1-1 (18/158, 11.4%);
- Hearts most frequently finish home games at: 1-0 (3/13, 23.1%);
- Falkirk's most frequent away results are: 0-1, 1-2, and 3-0 (2/13, 15.4%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top three outcomes:
1-0 - 14.56% (odds: 7)
1-1 - 10.76% (odds: 7.5)
2-0 - 10.59% (odds: 7.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams, we anticipate a high-scoring encounter with plenty of chances at both ends. Hearts have the advantage of playing at home and hold a better position in the standings, but Falkirk display resilience and determination in their away fixtures-especially given their current run of successful performances. However, the most reasonable prediction seems to be opting for total corners under 10.5, which has occurred in 8 of the hosts' last 9 matches.
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