Celtic vs Falkirk Prediction 1 February 2026
🔊 The upcoming clash between Celtic and Falkirk promises to be an exhilarating encounter. Both teams are in fine form: Celtic sit in 3rd place, showcasing confident play with an attacking flair, while Falkirk, positioned 6th, are eager to improve their standings. The hosts have been unbeaten in their last six matches, securing four victories and displaying consistent offensive strength. The visitors have also been impressive, with four wins in their last five outings. The match is set to be packed with scoring opportunities thanks to the aggressive style of both sides.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 14 January 2026 and ended with a 0-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match's statistics (Falkirk were the home side):
- possession: 43% vs 57%;
- corners: 3 vs 4;
- fouls: 8 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Celtic and Falkirk:
- 7 matches played;
- home victories - 7, away victories - 0, draws - 0;
- goals scored - 24 to 4;
- average first-half total - 1.43, second-half - 2.57;
- average total goals per match - 4.
Head-to-head statistics Celtic - Falkirk
Celtic Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the Europa League, with Celtic hosting Utrecht. The game ended in a 4-2 victory.
The match statistics were as follows (Celtic vs Utrecht):
- possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corners: 9 vs 5;
- fouls: 12 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
🟢 Celtic continue their pursuit of the championship, currently sitting third in the table. They trail leaders Hearts by six points. Over their last six matches across all competitions, they have secured four wins and two draws, showcasing confidence both in defense and attack. Their average scoring rate stands at 2.3 goals per game over the last ten fixtures, highlighting their ability to find the back of the net frequently. Celtic's playing style focuses on ball possession and dynamic wing attacks. Notably, in their last head-to-head encounter with Falkirk, they claimed a 1-0 victory.
Match Results: Celtic
Falkirk Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Premier League, facing Falkirk away from home. Hibernian were the guests and the match ended with a scoreline of 4-1.
Here are the match statistics (Falkirk vs Hibernian):
- possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corners: 7 vs 4;
- fouls: 14 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 4.
🔵 Falkirk are currently sitting sixth in the league standings, aiming to climb higher by the season's end. Over their last five matches across all competitions, they have secured four victories and suffered just one defeat, showcasing a strong run of form. While their scoring average is not particularly high-just 0.9 goals per game over the last ten matches-their defense remains solid, conceding at the same rate. The team's strategy focuses on quick counterattacks and tight defense. A win at Celtic Park could see Falkirk push for fifth place by the end of the round.
Match Results: Falkirk
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 7;
- First-half wins for the home team - 2; for the away team - 1; draws - 1;
- Average first-half total: 1.43;
- Today's home team averages 1 goal, while the visitors average 0.43.
First-Half Stats: Celtic (home) vs Falkirk (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 11;
- Wins: 6 (54.55%) vs 1 (9.09%);
- Losses: 1 (9.09%) vs 6 (54.55%);
- Draws: 4 (36.36%) vs 4 (36.36%);
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 1.09;
- Average goals conceded: 0.18 vs 0.91.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 9 vs 1;
- Losses: 1 vs 4;
- Draws: 0 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 2 (scored - 1.6, conceded - 0.4) vs 0.7 (scored - 0.2, conceded - 0.5).
- Celtic scores in the first half in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head meetings against this team.
- Celtic scores in the first half in 11 of their last 12 matches.
- Celtic scores in the first half at home in 7 of their last 8 Premier League matches.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 7;
- Home wins - 7, Away wins - 0, Draws - 0.
Statistics: Celtic vs Falkirk
- Matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- Wins: 14 vs 9;
- Win percentage: 61% vs 39%;
- Losses: 6 vs 8;
- Draws: 3 vs 6.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 5;
- Losses: 2 vs 4;
- Draws: 2 vs 1.
- Celtic have won all 7 consecutive head-to-head matches against Falkirk.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home team averages - 3.43 goals, away team - 0.57;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 4;
- Both teams scored: all time - 3 times; at home team's ground - 2 times.
Statistics: Celtic vs Falkirk
- Average total in the tournament: 2.78 vs 2.43;
- Average goals scored: 1.78 vs 1.17;
- Average first-half goals: 0.87 vs 0.39;
- Average second-half goals: 0.91 vs 0.78;
- Celtic: average home total in the tournament - 2.27;
- Falkirk: average away total in the tournament - 0.91;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 2.3 (home - 3) vs 0.9 (away - 0.8).
- Total under 3.5 goals has hit in 9 of Falkirk's last 10 away matches (Premier League).
- Total under 3.5 goals has hit in Falkirk's last 7 consecutive away matches.
Corner Prediction
Celtic: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 6.65; at home - 8.36;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6.3; at home - 9.25.
Falkirk: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.83, away - 5.09;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.1; away - 5.4.
- Celtic have delivered over 5.5 corners at home in 21 of their last 23 matches.
- Celtic have delivered over 5.5 corners at home in 15 of their last 16 matches (Premier League).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 7;
- Both teams scored all time - 3 times;
- At home team's ground - 2 times.
Statistics: Celtic vs Falkirk
- Total matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 10;
- Celtic's home BTTS count - 4 (36%);
- Falkirk's away BTTS count - 2 (18%).
Last 10 matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 6 vs 2;
- Celtic's home BTTS count - 3 (75%);
- Falkirk's away BTTS count - 1 (20%).
Exact Score Prediction
Frequent score statistics (current season):
- Most common score in the tournament: 1-1 (17/137, 12.4%);
- Celtic's most frequent home result: 4-0 (3/11, 27.3%);
- Falkirk's most frequent away results: 0-1, 3-0 (2/11, 18.2%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top-3 outcomes:
1-0 - 11.89% (odds of 9)
2-1 - 10.78% (odds of 8)
2-0 - 10.58% (odds of 7.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The match promises to be intriguing given the current form of both teams and their stylistic nuances. Considering the home side's successful run, they are the favorites. However, our editorial team believes that the most reasonable prediction is a bet on under 3.5 goals, which has been successful in the previous head-to-head game and in Falkirk's last seven away matches.
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