Falkirk vs Aberdeen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 Jan 2026

Premiership Betting Preview: Falkirk vs Aberdeen

Falkirk host Aberdeen at Falkirk Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 3 January.

The best plan of attack could be backing Under 2.5 when it comes to the Total Goals market for the clash between Falkirk and Aberdeen. We can land odds of -116 when it comes to this wager.

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Falkirk were beaten last game and this was on the road at Dens Park. Dundee FC claimed a 1-0 victory. John McGlynn's side enjoyed 58% possession and had one shot on target.

Aberdeen have now lost back-to-back Premiership road games. In their previous league game, Hibernian won 2-0 at Easter Road. The Dons had 42% possession and recorded two shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Falkirk overcame Aberdeen away when the sides last clashed. It was a 1-0 scoreline at Pittodrie Stadium.

Scottish Premiership		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Aberdeen	19	7	4	8	20	23	-3	20:23	25
8	Falkirk	19	6	6	7	20	27	-7	20:27	24

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Falkirk have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 11.5 attempts. The Bairns have averaged 47.4% possession and 4.5 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.2 goals from 4.7 shots on goal, 12.6 attempts and 4.5 corners.

Top scorer Brian Graham has found the net 3 times, Calvin Miller 2, with Ethan Williams and Ross MacIver both scoring 1. Calvin Miller is the top assists maker with 2.

Aberdeen have won 5, lost 2 and drawn 3, with an average of 4.3 shots on goal, 12.3 attempts and 1.4 goals. Jimmy Thelin's team average 48.5% possession, 5.4 corners taken and 5.5 corners against them, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 15.3 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.

Jesper Karlsson has top scored with 3, while Kenan Bilalovic, Adil Aouchiche and Marko Lazetic are next on 2. Look no further than Stuart Armstrong for the top assist maker (2) in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Falkirk predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Scott Bain (GK), Keelan Adams, Connor Allan, Liam Henderson, Filip Lissah, Finn Yeats, Brad Spencer, Kyrell Wilson, Calvin Miller, Ethan Williams, Brian Graham.

Aberdeen predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Dimitar Mitov (GK), Nicky Devlin, Jack Milne, Mats Knoester, Emmanuel Gyamfi, Stuart Armstrong, Graeme Shinnie, Topi Keskinen, Adil Aouchiche, Jesper Karlsson, Marko Lazetic.

Falkirk vs Aberdeen Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the top Falkirk vs Aberdeen betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to a sharp corners bet, standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

The stats suggest that we’ll see a low-scoring Premiership encounter, with a combined goal count of two or less looking the way forward. Land odds of -116 for Under 2.5 Goals.

Our team of experts monitor the current Premiership injuries and suspensions. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.

Key Falkirk vs Aberdeen league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Falkirk games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Falkirk games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Falkirk games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Aberdeen games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Aberdeen games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Aberdeen games.

According to the latest odds, there’s a 53.8% likelihood of our pick winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Falkirk 1 - 0 Aberdeen

A 1-0 win in favor of Falkirk can be backed at odds of +600. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Brad Spencer To Score +295

Brad Spencer (Falkirk) can be backed to score at +295. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and we recommend backing this Anytime Goalscorer selection.

Latest Brad Spencer Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+295

First

+750

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -135

There has been five consecutive Falkirk home games where 10.5 corners have not been covered, while six of the past ten Aberdeen away matches have also had this outcome. We can use these numbers for our gain, with odds of -135 that the sides fall short when it comes to the Total Corners line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Falkirk

Total

9.00 4.50 4.50

Home

8.44 4.44 4.00

Away

10.00 4.80 5.20

Aberdeen

Total

10.90 5.40 5.50

Home

11.00 6.40 4.60

Away

10.20 4.00 6.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-105

Under 10.5

-135

Falkirk Corners

Over 5.5

-118

Under 5.5

-120

Aberdeen Corners

Over 4.5

-105

Under 4.5

-135

Most Corners

1

-156

X

+650

2

+155

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Falkirk vs Aberdeen Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The bookies have priced up the Full-Time Result betting odds and Falkirk are +145 to land a Premiership victory, while Aberdeen are +170 to win. The draw is trading at +235 should you think the clash will end all square.

Falkirk are +105 at -0.25 on the Asian Handicap and this gives you a half stake refund in the event of a draw. However, you get a full payout on your wager if they manage to beat Aberdeen.

If you want to bet on the number of goals, you can get a similar price on Over or Under 2.5 Goals. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -159.

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Full-Time Result

1

+145

X

+235

2

+170

Half-Time Result

1

+200

X

+130

2

+215

Double Chance

1X

-263

12

-370

X2

-208

Draw No Bet

1

-133

2

-106

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+105

2 Hcp +0.25

-149

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-116

Over 2.5

-122

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-159

No

+110

You will find Ross MacIver at +440 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +180 that he finds the net at anytime.

Ross MacIver (Falkirk)

First

+180

Anytime

+440

Calvin Miller (Falkirk)

First

+215

Anytime

+525

Marko Lazetic (Aberdeen)

First

+240

Anytime

+550

Alfie Agyeman (Falkirk)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Ethan Ross (Falkirk)

First

+255

Anytime

+650

Jesper Karlsson (Aberdeen)

First

+275

Anytime

+650

Nicolas Milanovic (Aberdeen)

First

+285

Anytime

+650

Gary Oliver (Falkirk)

First

+295

Anytime

+700

Brad Spencer (Falkirk)

First

+295

Anytime

+750

Kevin Nisbet (Aberdeen)

First

+320

Anytime

+700

Liam Henderson (Falkirk)

First

+370

Anytime

+850

Topi Keskinen (Aberdeen)

First

+440

Anytime

+950

Adil Aouchiche (Aberdeen)

First

+440

Anytime

+900

Stuart Armstrong (Aberdeen)

First

+460

Anytime

+950

Aidan Nesbitt (Falkirk)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Lewis Neilson (Falkirk)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Ante Palaversa (Aberdeen)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Keelan Adams (Falkirk)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Sivert Heltne Nilsen (Aberdeen)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Leighton Clarkson (Aberdeen)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Dylan Tait (Falkirk)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Dante Polvara (Aberdeen)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Jack Milne (Aberdeen)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Sam Hart (Falkirk)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Mats Knoester (Aberdeen)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Falkirk have not triumphed at Falkirk Stadium in three straight matches. John McGlynn's side have managed five draws, three losses and two victories in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Aberdeen have collected six defeats and four victories in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Falkirk Home Stats		2-5-3	2.60	1.30	1.30	5	5	8	2
Aberdeen Away Stats		4-0-6	2.20	0.80	1.40	3	7	3	7

• 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

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Falkirk vs Aberdeen Lineups & Team News

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