Falkirk vs Hearts Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 15 Sep 2026
Falkirk vs Hearts Predictions
It could be worth venturing towards the Full-Time Result market and taking Hearts to land a win, with odds of -105 appealing. We expect the favourites to get the better of Falkirk by the full-time whistle.
Read our in-depth Falkirk vs Hearts betting preview for our full evaluation of the main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Falkirk vs Hearts Preview
Falkirk square off against Hearts at Falkirk Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:45 on Tuesday 15 September.
Falkirk played out a 1-1 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Tannadice Park against Dundee United. John McGlynn's side recorded just 38% possession and had four shots on target, with Jacob Murrell registering the goal.
Hearts have won their previous four games. The latest was a 2-1 home triumph at Tynecastle Park against Dundee FC. The Jam Tarts racked up seven shots on goal and boasted 71% possession, while Claudio Braga and Sabah Kerjota were on the scoresheet.
H2H: 5 Wins in Previous 6 Head-to-Head Games for Hearts
Hearts have won the last two clashes against Falkirk, achieving winning home scorelines of 3-0 and 1-0 at Tynecastle Park. The previous 6 H2H games have featured five Hearts victories and one draw.
| Scottish Premiership | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Hearts |
11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 17 | 7 | 24:17 | 20 |
| 6 |  Falkirk |
11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 13:12 | 15 |
1 win, 7 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 9.2 attempts and 2.5 shots on goal. Falkirk have had 47.9% possession and 4.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.1 goals from 13.1 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal, while earning 5.7 corners.
The five top scorers are Jacob Murrell, Calvin Miller, Ben Broggio, Henry Cartwright and Kyrell Wilson, with these players all scoring 1 goals. Ryan Strain, Brad Spencer and Ben Broggio are the leading assists makers with 1.
Hearts have won 7, lost 2 and drawn 1, with an average of 2.1 goals from 14.4 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal. The Edinburgh team average 53.0% possession, 6.9 corners awarded and 3.8 corners against them, while conceding 1.1 goals from 8.8 attempts and 2.3 shots on goal.
Lawrence Shankland is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Claudio Braga, James Wilson, Joshua McPake and Blair Spittal have 2. Joshua McPake has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Falkirk confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Scott Bain (GK), Ryan Strain, Lewis Neilson, Liam Henderson, Leon McCann, Finley Barbrook, Brad Spencer, Ethan Ross, Ben Krauhaus, Owen Eames, Jacob Murrell.
Hearts confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Beau Reus (GK), Jordi Altena, Jamie McCart, Stuart Findlay, Harry Milne, Yan Dhanda, Laurent Mendy, Calvin Miller, Claudio Braga, Joshua McPake, James Wilson.
Main Match Prediction
Hearts look like an appealing wager at -105 and we think they can triumph in this Premiership encounter. We’ll place this bet confidently and there’s plenty of mileage in the available odds.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Our Premiership experts like to go through the form guide, with injuries and suspensions also having a bearing on the match. Before making our football predictions, we combine this information with the latest numbers.
The latest odds imply that our pick has a 51.3% prospect of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
If you’re looking to extract more value from the odds, take a look at Hearts on the Asian Handicap. Those anticipating our winner to punch above their weight can back them to cover the line.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There are odds of +550 available that Hearts land a 2-1 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.
Player Prop Picks
Ethan Ross (Falkirk) can be backed at +130 to record at least one shot on goal. In conclusion, we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to betting on Shots on Target.
James Wilson (Hearts) has scored two goals in his past four Premiership matches. We’ll take a chance at +240 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.
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Corners Prediction
In their past six games, Hearts have covered the 5.5 corners line, while the previous three Falkirk matches have involved them conceding over 5.5 corners. Hearts should be able to cover the line when it comes to Team Corners and betting odds of -110 are available.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up a bet builder including these picks: Hearts to triumph, at least three goals in total along with James Wilson (Hearts) to score.
The bet builder option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same football game. The bookies have created this personalised betting tool where you can hand-pick different selections and combine the odds together.
Falkirk vs Hearts 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.
Hearts are the shortest price to win this Premiership clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 54% probability due to their -116 betting odds. If you’re interested in wagering Falkirk, you can get +265 for the underdog.
The Asian Handicap -0.5 bet means you need your selection to simply win. Hearts are -116, although Falkirk are +0.5 at -112 and you win with the latter if things end in a draw.
There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at -185 on the BTTS market.
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Favourite Cláudio Braga is priced at +500 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +170.
Stats: Last 10 Scottish Premiership matches only.
The past four Falkirk games at Falkirk Stadium have ended in defeat. John McGlynn's side have finished with seven defeats and three wins in the past 10 home games, netting an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 2.40.
Hearts have finished with five defeats, three wins and two draws in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.60.
Hearts beat Falkirk 2-0 when the teams last met at Falkirk Stadium.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falkirk Home Stats |
3-0-7 | 4.10 | 1.70 | 2.40 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
| Hearts Away Stats |
3-2-5 | 3.10 | 1.50 | 1.60 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
- 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 League Stats
Hearts League Stats
- 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins, 2 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 0.80 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 2.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 5.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 4.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.90 corners awarded and 3.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 47.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 53.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Falkirk this season are Jacob Murrell (1)
- Top Assistors for Falkirk this season are Ryan Strain (1)
Falkirk vs Hearts Lineups & Team News
Double-check the Falkirk vs Hearts team news before placing your bets. Expect the predicted and confirmed Premiership lineups along with timely injury updates.
Falkirk Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Hearts Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Falkirk Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Hearts Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Falkirk Substitutes
- 1Nicky Hogarth
- 4Jack McMillan
- 7Ben Parkinson
- 9Ross MacIver
- 10Craig Sibbald
- 17Scott Tanser
- 21Deniss Melniks
- 47Aodhan Doherty
- 99CJ Fodrey
Hearts Substitutes
- 2C. D. Borchgrevink
- 3Stephen Kingsley
- 9JJ Williams
- 11Pierre Landry Kabore
- 19Sabri Guendouz
- 29Sabah Kerjota
- 30Ryan Fulton
- 74Rogers Mato
- 77Amadou Ba-Sy
Previous Falkirk Lineups
Previous Hearts Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Falkirk Player Stats & Squad
Manager: John McGlynn
Hearts Player Stats & Squad
Premiership Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 27:8 | 28 |
| 2 | Rangers | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 19:9 | 24 |
| 3 | Hearts | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 24:17 | 20 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17:13 | 17 |
| 5 | Dundee United | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16:16 | 16 |
| 6 | Falkirk | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 13:12 | 15 |
| 7 | St Mirren | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 12:19 | 14 |
| 8 | St Johnstone | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13:17 | 13 |
| 9 | Aberdeen | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 12:14 | 11 |
| 10 | Motherwell | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 13:20 | 9 |
| 11 | Hibernian | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11:17 | 8 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11:26 | 8 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hearts | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 15:4 | 13 |
| 2 | Celtic | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15:5 | 13 |
| 3 | Rangers | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10:3 | 12 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11:7 | 11 |
| 5 | St Johnstone | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10:9 | 9 |
| 6 | Dundee United | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6:6 | 8 |
| 7 | St Mirren | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8:10 | 8 |
| 8 | Aberdeen | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5:5 | 7 |
| 9 | Falkirk | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7:7 | 6 |
| 10 | Motherwell | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3:8 | 4 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5:13 | 4 |
| 12 | Hibernian | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5:11 | 1 |
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