Falkirk vs Celtic Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Jan 2026

Premiership Betting Preview: Falkirk vs Celtic

Falkirk meet third-placed Celtic at Falkirk Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Wednesday 14 January.

In order for our Falkirk +1 bet to land at odds of -105, we need the underdogs to win or draw against Celtic. However, a defeat by one goal would be enough to get our Asian Handicap stake returned.

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Falkirk won their previous league game 2-0. This away victory at SMISA Stadium against St Mirren was their second Premiership win on the spin. John McGlynn's side enjoyed 62% possession and had three shots on target, while Finn Yeats and Calvin Miller scored one goal apiece.

Celtic claimed a home win in their previous game. A 4-0 victory occurred against Dundee United at Celtic Park. The Old Firm club recorded a mind-boggling 78% of possession and had eight shots on goal, with Hyun-Jun Yang, Arne Engels, Benjamin Nygren and Daizen Maeda finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Celtic overcame Falkirk in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 4-0 home triumph at Celtic Park.

Scottish Premiership		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Celtic	21	13	2	6	38	21	17	38:21	41
6	Falkirk	21	8	6	7	23	27	-4	23:27	30

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4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 12.7 attempts and 2.8 shots on goal. Falkirk have had 50.3% possession and 5.3 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 0.7 goals from 10.7 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.1 corners.

Brian Graham is the top scorer with 3 goals, Calvin Miller has 2, with Finn Yeats and Filip Lissah on 1. The leading assistor is Calvin Miller with 2.

Celtic have 6 victories and 4 defeats, averaging 16.4 attempts, 5.1 shots on goal and 1.8 goals. Martin O'Neill's team average 68.7% possession, 5.6 corners in their favour and 3.9 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 3.4 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts.

Benjamin Nygren and Daizen Maeda have scored 4 goals, followed by Hyun-Jun Yang with 3. Daizen Maeda has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

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

Celtic predicted lineup (4-3-3): Kasper Schmeichel (GK), Julian Araujo, Auston Trusty, Liam Scales, Kieran Tierney, Arne Engels, Callum McGregor, Reo Hatate, Hyun-jun Yang, Daizen Maeda, Sebastian Tounekti.

Falkirk vs Celtic Prediction & Betting Tips

Be fully equipped for Falkirk vs Celtic with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, valuable corners advice, top player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

We’re expecting Falkirk to give a good account of themselves and you can get odds of -105 about the underdogs with a +1 goal start. We think that they will play well in this Premiership game.

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest Premiership stats.

Key Falkirk vs Celtic league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Falkirk in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +1 line has been covered by Falkirk in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +1 line has been covered by Falkirk in 2 consecutive games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Celtic in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Celtic in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 51.3% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this 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 - 1 Celtic

There’s the option to bet on the two teams to play out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +540 are on offer and this is a correct score wager that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Hyun-jun Yang to Score +275

Hyun-jun Yang (Celtic) has managed three goals in his past five Premiership matches. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of +275.

Latest Hyun-jun Yang Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+275

First

+650

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Corners Prediction

Celtic Under 6.5 Corners -119

In their past five away games, Celtic have not covered the 6.5 corners line, while the previous four Falkirk matches have involved them conceding under 6.5 corners. There are odds of -119 for this Celtic Team Corners wager and we think the line is too high.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Falkirk

Total

9.40 5.30 4.10

Home

8.50 4.50 4.00

Away

10.30 5.10 5.20

Celtic

Total

9.50 5.60 3.90

Home

11.00 7.90 3.10

Away

9.70 5.10 4.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-115

Under 10.5

-123

Falkirk Corners

Over 3.5

-122

Under 3.5

-116

Celtic Corners

Over 6.5

-119

Under 6.5

-119

Most Corners

1

+295

X

+750

2

-333

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Falkirk vs Celtic 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 Celtic as -213 favourites for this Premiership clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 68% likely to win. If you want to back the outsider, Falkirk are available at +510.

If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Celtic are -104 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Falkirk are +440 and the draw is priced at +155.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -141.

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Full-Time Result

1

+510

X

+330

2

-213

Half-Time Result

1

+440

X

+155

2

-104

Double Chance

1X

+140

12

-556

X2

-1000

Draw No Bet

1

+335

2

-588

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1

-105

2 Hcp -1

-133

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+116

Over 2.5

-167

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-141

No

-102

Those interested in Daizen Maeda to find the net anytime can get +145, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +350.

Daizen Maeda (Celtic)

First

+145

Anytime

+350

Benjamin Nygren (Celtic)

First

+163

Anytime

+400

Kelechi Iheanacho (Celtic)

First

+165

Anytime

+380

Johnny Kenny (Celtic)

First

+165

Anytime

+380

Sebastian Tounekti (Celtic)

First

+215

Anytime

+550

Michel-Ange Balikwisha (Celtic)

First

+225

Anytime

+550

Luke McCowan (Celtic)

First

+225

Anytime

+550

Ross MacIver (Falkirk)

First

+260

Anytime

+750

Reo Hatate (Celtic)

First

+265

Anytime

+650

Hyun-jun Yang (Celtic)

First

+275

Anytime

+650

Calvin Miller (Falkirk)

First

+325

Anytime

+850

Arne Engels (Celtic)

First

+335

Anytime

+800

James Forrest (Celtic)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Alfie Agyeman (Falkirk)

First

+350

Anytime

+1000

Ethan Ross (Falkirk)

First

+390

Anytime

+1000

Paulo Bernardo (Celtic)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Brad Spencer (Falkirk)

First

+410

Anytime

+1050

Gary Oliver (Falkirk)

First

+420

Anytime

+1050

Callum McGregor (Celtic)

First

+440

Anytime

+1100

Anthony Ralston (Celtic)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Liam Henderson (Falkirk)

First

+540

Anytime

+1400

Kieran Tierney (Celtic)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Cameron Carter-Vickers (Celtic)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Julián Araujo (Celtic)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Auston Trusty (Celtic)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Falkirk have racked up five draws, three wins and two losses in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Celtic have recorded five victories, four defeats and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Falkirk Home Stats		3-5-2	2.50	1.30	1.20	5	5	7	3
Celtic Away Stats		5-1-4	2.60	1.30	1.30	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

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Falkirk vs Celtic Lineups & Team News

The Falkirk vs Celtic team news could change everything — review it before betting. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the Premiership and the newest injury information.

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