Falkirk vs Motherwell Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 May 2026

Premiership Betting Preview: Falkirk vs Motherwell

Falkirk host Motherwell at Falkirk Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 2 May.

We anticipate that the net will be bulging when Falkirk go up against Motherwell. We will therefore side with the Over 2.5 selection when it comes to Total Goals, feeling optimistic considering that -122 is available.

Falkirk have lost back-to-back Premiership games. Away at Celtic Park, Celtic recently beat them 3-1. John McGlynn's men recorded three shots on target and had 45% possession, while Kyrell Wilson was the goalscorer.

Motherwell won their previous game 3-2. This was an away victory at Ibrox Stadium against Rangers. The Well had five shots on goal and 49% possession, while Emmanuel Longelo found the net twice and Lukas Fadinger bagged one.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Falkirk have not lost to Motherwell in the past three meetings. Their last clash saw Falkirk leave Fir Park with a 3-2 win. The past 3 H2H matches have included two Falkirk wins along with a single draw.

Scottish Premiership		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Motherwell	34	15	12	7	55	31	24	55:31	57
6	Falkirk	34	13	7	14	46	51	-5	46:51	46

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Falkirk have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.9 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts. The Bairns have averaged 51.7% possession and 4.4 corners per match, with their opponents getting 2.0 goals from 4.9 shots on goal, 12.8 attempts and 4.9 corners.

Top goalscorer Barney Stewart has found the net 5 times, Ben Broggio 4, with Kyrell Wilson and two other players on 2. Calvin Miller is the top assists maker with 3.

Motherwell have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 5.4 shots on goal, 14.4 attempts and 1.8 goals. Jens Berthel Askou's team average 58.5% possession, 4.1 corners awarded and 3.5 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 10.5 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.

Emmanuel Longelo and Tawanda Maswanhise have top scored with 4 goals, while Elijah Just is next on 3. Callum Slattery has managed to clock up 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Falkirk predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Nicky Hogarth (GK), Keelan Adams, Connor Allan, Lewis Neilson, Leon McCann, Brad Spencer, Dylan Tait, Ben Broggio, Finn Yeats, Calvin Miller, Barney Stewart.

Motherwell predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Calum Ward (GK), Tom Sparrow, Paul McGinn, Stephen Welsh, Stephen O'Donnell, Lukas Fadinger, Elliot Watt, Elijah Just, Callum Slattery, Emmanuel Longelo, Tawanda Maswanhise.

Falkirk vs Motherwell Prediction & Betting Tips

Dive into our full Falkirk vs Motherwell betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, valuable corners advice, top player prop bet and a bet builder designed for value.

Match Prediction

It’s hard to pass up the opportunity to bet Over 2.5 Goals, with this Premiership clash anticipated to feature at least three goals. Secure odds of -122 that this outcome lands which would mean a nice return.

We’re always focused on the Premiership form guide to identify the latest betting trends. When it comes to key players getting injured, that can also have a bearing. The latest stats provide even more information to make a football prediction.

Key Falkirk vs Motherwell league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Falkirk games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Falkirk games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 10 of the last 17 Falkirk games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Motherwell games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Motherwell games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Motherwell games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 2 of the last 3 games between these teams.

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 54.9% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

Those anticipating a high-scoring affair can combine Over 2.5 Goals with the BTTS Yes option. It’s an opportunity to get slightly bigger odds in the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Falkirk 1 - 2 Motherwell

Motherwell are available to back at +650 to secure a 2-1 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Emmanuel Longelo to Score +700

Emmanuel Longelo (Motherwell) has registered four goals in his past five Premiership matches on the road. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +700 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Emmanuel Longelo Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+700

First

+1800

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -122

We’ve seen an average 7.20 corners in the previous five Falkirk home matches. We’re anticipating the sides to fall short of the line, with this Total Corners bet on offer at -122.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Falkirk

Total

9.30 4.40 4.90

Home

8.20 4.40 3.80

Away

11.00 5.10 5.90

Motherwell

Total

7.60 4.10 3.50

Home

7.10 3.90 3.20

Away

8.30 3.90 4.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-116

Under 10.5

-122

Falkirk Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-141

Motherwell Corners

Over 4.5

-139

Under 4.5

-102

Most Corners

1

-115

X

+650

2

+115

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Falkirk vs Motherwell 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.

The draw is currently trading at +235 if you think this Premiership encounter will end all square, while Motherwell have betting odds of +143 and Falkirk are +175 to land a victory of their own.

There are different ways to bet on Motherwell including the Asian Handicap -0.5 market. This option is +140, although Falkirk +0.5 is a viable alternative at -185 and you can cheer on the draw with the latter.

The latest Total Goals betting suggests it’s a close call between Under 2.5 Goals and Over 2.5 Goals. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -161.

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Full-Time Result

1

+175

X

+235

2

+143

Half-Time Result

1

+225

X

+120

2

+195

Double Chance

1X

-200

12

-345

X2

-244

Draw No Bet

1

-105

2

-133

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-185

2 Hcp -0.5

+140

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-109

Over 2.5

-122

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-161

No

+114

Tawanda Maswanhise is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +390. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.

Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell)

First

+145

Anytime

+390

Barney Stewart (Falkirk)

First

+230

Anytime

+600

Ross MacIver (Falkirk)

First

+260

Anytime

+700

Calvin Miller (Falkirk)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Ben Parkinson (Falkirk)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Callum Slattery (Motherwell)

First

+330

Anytime

+850

Zach Robinson (Motherwell)

First

+330

Anytime

+900

Kyrell Wilson (Falkirk)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Ibrahim Said (Motherwell)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Ethan Ross (Falkirk)

First

+360

Anytime

+1000

Ethan Williams (Falkirk)

First

+400

Anytime

+1100

Sam Nicholson (Motherwell)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Brad Spencer (Falkirk)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Gary Oliver (Falkirk)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Finn Yeats (Falkirk)

First

+460

Anytime

+1200

Liam Henderson (Falkirk)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Andy Halliday (Motherwell)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Emmanuel Longelo (Motherwell)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Dylan Tait (Falkirk)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Lewis Neilson (Falkirk)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Tom Sparrow (Motherwell)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Jordan McGhee (Motherwell)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Oscar Priestman (Motherwell)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Elliot Watt (Motherwell)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Falkirk have recorded five victories and five defeats in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

Motherwell have managed four losses, three victories and three draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

It was a 0-0 draw when Falkirk last faced Motherwell at Falkirk Stadium.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Falkirk Home Stats		5-0-5	3.60	1.90	1.70	6	4	6	4
Motherwell Away Stats		3-3-4	2.60	1.40	1.20	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 Motherwell Lineups & Team News

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