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
6	Falkirk	27	11	6	10	32	35	-3	32:35	39
8	Aberdeen	25	8	4	13	26	35	-9	26:35	28

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Falkirk confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Scott Bain (GK), Filip Lissah, Connor Allan, Liam Henderson, Leon McCann, Brad Spencer, Dylan Tait, Kyrell Wilson, Finn Yeats, Calvin Miller, Barney Stewart.

Aberdeen confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Dimitar Mitov (GK), Dylan Lobban, Jack Milne, Mats Knoester, Graeme Shinnie, Stuart Armstrong, Adil Aouchiche, Kenan Bilalovic, Jesper Karlsson, Topi Keskinen, Kevin Nisbet.

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

+270

First

+650

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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

-104

Under 10.5

-137

Falkirk Corners

Over 5.5

-130

Under 5.5

-110

Aberdeen Corners

Over 4.5

+108

Under 4.5

-154

Most Corners

1

-179

X

+700

2

+175

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Falkirk vs Aberdeen 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.

For this Premiership encounter, the bookmakers have Falkirk as the +123 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 45% chance of triumphing. Aberdeen are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +205.

Falkirk are -114 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 -156.

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Full-Time Result

1

+123

X

+230

2

+205

Half-Time Result

1

+180

X

+128

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-313

12

-357

X2

-179

Draw No Bet

1

-167

2

+115

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-114

2 Hcp +0.25

-127

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-116

Over 2.5

-122

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-156

No

+110

You will find Ross MacIver at +430 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +170 that he finds the net at anytime.

Ross MacIver (Falkirk)

First

+170

Anytime

+430

Calvin Miller (Falkirk)

First

+205

Anytime

+500

Alfie Agyeman (Falkirk)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Marko Lazetic (Aberdeen)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Ethan Ross (Falkirk)

First

+260

Anytime

+600

Brad Spencer (Falkirk)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Gary Oliver (Falkirk)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Jesper Karlsson (Aberdeen)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Nicolas Milanovic (Aberdeen)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Kevin Nisbet (Aberdeen)

First

+350

Anytime

+700

Liam Henderson (Falkirk)

First

+375

Anytime

+850

Topi Keskinen (Aberdeen)

First

+450

Anytime

+950

Stuart Armstrong (Aberdeen)

First

+480

Anytime

+950

Adil Aouchiche (Aberdeen)

First

+480

Anytime

+1000

Lewis Neilson (Falkirk)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Aidan Nesbitt (Falkirk)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Keelan Adams (Falkirk)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Sivert Heltne Nilsen (Aberdeen)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Ante Palaversa (Aberdeen)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Dylan Tait (Falkirk)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Leighton Clarkson (Aberdeen)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Sam Hart (Falkirk)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Jack Milne (Aberdeen)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Dante Polvara (Aberdeen)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Mats Knoester (Aberdeen)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Leon McCann (Falkirk)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Graeme Shinnie (Aberdeen)

First

+950

Anytime

+1900

Alfie Dorrington (Aberdeen)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

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

Falkirk vs Aberdeen Lineups & Team News

Always review the Falkirk vs Aberdeen team news before locking in your bets. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the Premiership and the newest injury information.

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