Dundee United vs Falkirk Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Sep 2026
Dundee United vs Falkirk Predictions
We’re heading to the Full-Time Result market and selecting Dundee United to land a victory, with odds of -109 looking generous. We think they should be able to overcome Falkirk over ninety minutes.
This Dundee United vs Falkirk betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Dundee United vs Falkirk Preview
Dundee United host Falkirk at Tannadice Park, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 5 September.
Dundee United were defeated in their last game. Away from home, they suffered a 3-0 loss against Motherwell at Fir Park. Jim Goodwin's side ended up with just 29% possession and one shot on target.
Falkirk have suffered back-to-back Premiership defeats, recently being beaten at home by Rangers 2-1 at Falkirk Stadium. The Bairns had 47% of possession and five shots on goal, while Kosta Nedeljkovic (own goal) found the net.
Falkirk Beat United in their Last H2H Battle
The last clash between Falkirk and United saw the former triumph at home. It was a 2-1 Scottish Cup win at Falkirk Stadium. There have been two Falkirk wins, one United success and one draw in the past 4 H2H games.
| Scottish Premiership | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |  Dundee United |
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 5:10 | 4 |
| 11 |  Falkirk |
4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 2:6 | 1 |
2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts. United have had 50.5% possession and 4.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.6 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 14.6 attempts, while being awarded 6.3 corners.
Top goalscorer Will Ferry has found the net 3 times, Zachary Sapsford 2, with Emmanuel Agyei and two other players on 1. The leading assistors have been Mehdi Merghem and Will Ferry with 2.
Falkirk have won 1, lost 8 and drawn 1, with an average of 8.9 attempts, 2.4 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. John McGlynn's team average 49.2% possession, 3.9 corners in their favour and 4.4 corners against, while 2.6 goals have been conceded from 4.9 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts.
Calvin Miller and Ben Broggio have top scored with 2, while Henry Cartwright is next on 1. Brad Spencer, Ben Broggio and Leon McCann have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Dundee United predicted lineup (4-3-3): Jack Walton (GK), Joshua Rawlins, Bert Esselink, Michael Forbes, Will Ferry, Abdoulaye Yoro, Dylan Tait, Panutche Camará, Mehdi Merghem, Zachary Sapsford, Daniel Bennie.
Falkirk predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Scott Bain (GK), Ryan Strain, Lewis Neilson, Liam Henderson, Leon McCann, Brad Spencer, Finley Barbrook, Ethan Ross, Ben Krauhaus, Aodhan Doherty, Jacob Murrell.
Main Match Prediction
Our opinion is that Dundee United will prove too strong for their opponents and we’ll therefore take the -109 for this Premiership game. This bet really stands out when it comes to securing value.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
We’re always monitoring the Premiership team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.
The betting apps are estimating that there is a 52.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.
If you’re expecting United to win but also think they’ll keep a clean sheet, then it stands to reason to back the bigger odds on the Result + Both Teams to Score No market.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Falkirk
Dundee United can be backed to win 2-1 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +600 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.
Player Prop Picks
Daniel Bennie (United) is available to have one or more shots on goal at +117. He looks like a value bet on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop pick.
Will Ferry (United) has netted three goals in his past five Premiership games on home soil. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +480.
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Corners Prediction
Falkirk have failed to cover the 4.5 corners line in five straight away games. We’re anticipating Falkirk to fall short of the line, with this Team Corners wager available at -100.
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Bet Builder Tips
Check out our same-game multi. The selections are Dundee United to come out on top, more than two goals to be scored together with Daniel Bennie (United) to have one or more shots on target.
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Dundee United vs Falkirk Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Dundee United are the -109 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 52% chance of triumphing in this Premiership encounter according to the latest odds. If you want to back the outsider, Falkirk are available at +240.
The Asian Handicap -0.5 provides the chance to bet on United to effectively win. If you want to oppose them, there’s the alternative to back Falkirk +0.5 at -119 and that gets the draw onside.
For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at -200 on the BTTS market.
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There is +145 available that Idjessi Metsoko finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +410.
Stats: Scottish Premiership matches only
Dundee United haven’t triumphed in three straight games at Tannadice Park. Jim Goodwin's side have four wins, four draws and two losses in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.00.
Falkirk haven’t won any of their past four away games. The Bairns have five defeats, three wins and two draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.50.
Falkirk won 3-0 when they last played United at Tannadice Park.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee United Home Stats |
4-4-2 | 2.20 | 1.20 | 1.00 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
| Falkirk Away Stats |
3-2-5 | 2.50 | 1.00 | 1.50 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Dundee United League Stats
Falkirk League Stats
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 1 win, 8 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 2.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 6.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 5.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 5.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 50.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 49.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
Dundee United vs Falkirk Lineups & Team News
Stay informed and review the United vs Falkirk team news before placing your bets. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for the Premiership and all current injury news.
Dundee United Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Falkirk Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Dundee United Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Falkirk Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Dundee United Lineups
Previous Falkirk Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Dundee United Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Jim Goodwin
Falkirk Player Stats & Squad
Premiership Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11:2 | 12 |
| 2 | St Mirren | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 10 |
| 3 | Hearts | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10:4 | 9 |
| 4 | Motherwell | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8:4 | 8 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6:4 | 7 |
| 6 | Rangers | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:4 | 7 |
| 7 | Hibernian | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:7 | 6 |
| 8 | St Johnstone | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:7 | 4 |
| 9 | Dundee United | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5:10 | 4 |
| 10 | Aberdeen | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2:7 | 3 |
| 11 | Falkirk | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2:6 | 1 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4:14 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 9 |
| 2 | Hearts | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 6 |
| 3 | Motherwell | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:0 | 4 |
| 4 | St Mirren | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 6 | St Johnstone | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 7 | Aberdeen | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 8 | Dundee United | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:3 | 1 |
| 9 | Rangers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 10 | Hibernian | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 0 |
| 11 | Falkirk | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:10 | 0 |
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