Heart of Midlothian FC
Football Scottish Premiership Tynecastle Park Sat 21 Feb 10:00
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Premiership Betting Preview: Hearts vs Falkirk

Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts welcome Falkirk to Tynecastle Park, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 21 February.

Line Could be Covered by Falkirk

Falkirk +1 on the Asian Handicap looks like a good plan when they clash with Hearts. The underdogs can be backed at -132 and we benefit if they draw or win, while there’s money back for a single goal defeat.

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Previous H2H Was Falkirk Penalty Shoot-out Win

Hearts were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 4-2 loss against Rangers at Ibrox Stadium. The Edinburgh outfit managed three shots on target and recorded 43% possession, while Marc Leonard and Claudio Braga each scored one goal.

Falkirk were beaten 3-2 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Dundee United at Falkirk Stadium. John McGlynn's side had four shots on goal and enjoyed 59% possession, with Ben Broggio and Filip Lissah on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Tynecastle Park, with Falkirk landing the Scottish Cup away victory on penalties (1-1 AET). Aside from one draw, Hearts have dominated the past 4 H2H games with three victories.

Scottish Premiership G W D L GF GA GD GD P
1 Hearts logo Hearts 27 17 6 4 50 24 26 50:24 57
6 Falkirk logo Falkirk 27 11 6 10 32 35 -3 32:35 39
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Hearts – Last 10 League Games

Hearts have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.6 goals from 12.7 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal. Derek McInnes' team have averaged 52.3% possession and 4.4 corners per game, conceding 1.1 goals and 5.0 corners from 11.9 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.

Lawrence Shankland and Claudio Braga lead the way with 3 goals, while Tomas Magnusson has 2. Claudio Braga, Harry Milne and Alexandros Kiziridis are the leading assists makers with 2.

Falkirk – Last 10 League Games

Falkirk have won 6 and lost 4, with an average of 3.9 shots on goal, 14.8 attempts and 1.3 goals. The Bairns average 52.3% possession, 5.0 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 10.7 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.

Barney Stewart has scored 3, followed by Ben Broggio and Filip Lissah with 2 goals apiece. Calvin Miller has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Hearts predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Alexander Schwolow (GK), Michael Steinwender, Craig Halkett, Stuart Findlay, Harry Milne, Marc Leonard, Beni Baningime, Islam Chesnokov, Eduardo Ageu, Alexandros Kyziridis, Claudio Braga.

Falkirk predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Scott Bain (GK), Filip Lissah, Lewis Neilson, Coll Donaldson, Leon McCann, Dylan Tait, Brad Spencer, Calvin Miller, Louie Marsh, Ben Broggio, Barney Stewart.

Hearts vs Falkirk Prediction & Betting Tips

Tackle Hearts vs Falkirk with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, corners market advice, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ve found some value by selecting Falkirk +1 at odds of -132 for this Premiership game. This bet looks really appealing based on the numbers and we’re happy to take this price with confidence.

The Premiership tipsters at Sportsgambler.com always have a strong handle on team news. A form guide is also utilised for our betting verdict along with checking out the numbers that are going to help inform our final football picks.

Key Hearts vs Falkirk league stats:

  • The +1 line has been covered by Falkirk in 13 of their last 20 games.
  • The +1 line has been covered by Falkirk in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Hearts in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Hearts in 4 of their last 5 games.
Falkirk +1 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 56.8% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Hearts Hearts logo 1 - 1 Falkirk logo Falkirk

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the teams playing out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +540 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Stuart Findlay to Score +575 BetMGM logo

Stuart Findlay (Hearts) has managed two goals in his past five Premiership home matches. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +575 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Stuart Findlay Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Hearts Under 6.5 Corners -135 BetMGM logo

Hearts have had under 6.5 corners in seven consecutive games, with Falkirk conceding less than 6.5 corners in their past three matches. There is juice when it comes to going under the Hearts Team Corners line and this is priced at -135.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Hearts Logo Hearts
Total
9.40 4.40 5.00
Home
9.10 4.90 4.20
Away
9.10 4.50 4.60
Falkirk Logo Falkirk
Total
9.30 5.00 4.30
Home
8.50 4.50 4.00
Away
10.10 4.80 5.30
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Falkirk +1 -132
Both Team To Score Yes -128
Anytime Goalscorer Stuart Findlay +575

Get in the game with a bet builder. Our picks are Falkirk on the Asian Handicap at +1, Yes on the BTTS market as well as Stuart Findlay (Hearts) to find the net.

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Hearts vs Falkirk 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.

Bookies Have Hearts as Favourites

At betting odds of -175, the bookies make Hearts probable winners and there’s a 64% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this Premiership encounter. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Falkirk are trading at +440.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Half-Time Result market, with Hearts available at +112 and Falkirk at +430. The third option is the draw which is priced at +135.

The Total Goals market looks like a close call, with Over and Under 2.5 Goals available at similar odds. BTTS Yes is available at -128 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Lawrence Shankland Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Lawrence Shankland is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +380 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +140.

Player Goals
Lawrence Shankland (Hearts)
First
+140
Anytime
+380
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Cláudio Braga (Hearts)
First
+170
Anytime
+420
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Rogers Mato (Hearts)
First
+190
Anytime
+525
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Pierre Landry Kabore (Hearts)
First
+210
Anytime
+600
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Hearts Difficult to Beat on Home Soil

Hearts have swerved defeat at Tynecastle Park in the previous ten matches. The Edinburgh outfit have recorded six victories and four draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 0.70.

Falkirk have five wins, four losses and one draw in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Falkirk beat Hearts on penalties (1-1 AET) when they last met at Tynecastle Park.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Hearts logo Hearts Home Stats 6-4-0 2.50 1.80 0.70 4 6 6 4
Falkirk logo Falkirk Away Stats 5-1-4 2.20 1.00 1.20 5 5 2 8
  • 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
Team Stats
Hearts logo Hearts League Stats
Falkirk logo Falkirk League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Hearts vs Falkirk Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Hearts vs Falkirk, check the team news first. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the Premiership, along with current injury news.

Hearts Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Falkirk Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Hearts Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

25 Alexander Schwolow
15 Michael Steinwender 4 Craig Halkett 19 Stuart Findlay 18 Harry Milne
49 Marc Leonard 6 Beni Baningime
99 Islam Chesnokov 40 Eduardo Ageu 89 Alexandros Kyziridis
10 Claudio Braga
19 Scott Bain
28 Filip Lissah 15 Lewis Neilson 6 Coll Donaldson 3 Leon McCann
21 Dylan Tait 8 Brad Spencer
29 Calvin Miller 30 Louie Marsh 11 Ben Broggio
16 Barney Stewart

Falkirk Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Previous Hearts Lineups

15 Feb Scottish Premiership
Rangers 4-2 Hearts
10 Feb Scottish Premiership
Hearts 1-0 Hibernian
03 Feb Scottish Premiership
St Mirren 1-0 Hearts
31 Jan Scottish Premiership
Dundee United 0-3 Hearts
25 Jan Scottish Premiership
Hearts 2-2 Celtic
17 Jan Scottish Cup
Hearts 5-6 Falkirk

Previous Falkirk Lineups

14 Feb Scottish Premiership
Falkirk 2-3 Dundee United
11 Feb Scottish Premiership
Falkirk 1-0 Dundee FC
08 Feb Scottish Cup
Stenhousemuir 0-2 Falkirk
04 Feb Scottish Premiership
Livingston 1-2 Falkirk
01 Feb Scottish Premiership
Celtic 2-0 Falkirk
24 Jan Scottish Premiership
Falkirk 4-1 Hibernian

Injuries & Suspensions

Hearts Injury Table
Type Name Info
James Wilson Red card (direc
Oisin McEntee Hand
Cameron Devlin Ankle
Lawrence Shankland Hamstring
Finlay Pollock Hamstring
Calem Nieuwenhof Hamstring
Falkirk Injury Table
Type Name Info
Liam Henderson Red card (direc
Ben Parkinson Ankle
Jamie Sneddon Other
Team Squads

Hearts Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Derek McInnes

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Stuart Findlay 19 D 27 2403 27 0 5 0 4 0
Harry Milne 18 D 25 2101 24 1 1 6 8 0
Claudio Braga 10 F 27 2000 24 3 11 3 2 0
Cameron Devlin 14 M 22 1975 22 0 1 0 5 0
Alexandros Kiziridis 89 F 27 1971 23 4 4 6 5 0

Falkirk Player Stats & Squad

Manager: John McGlynn

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Scott Bain 19 G 27 2413 27 0 0 0 2 0
Liam Henderson 5 D 27 2408 27 0 1 0 2 1
Brad Spencer 8 M 27 2322 26 1 0 1 7 0
Calvin Miller 29 F 27 1998 25 2 4 6 4 0
Dylan Tait 21 M 27 1878 23 4 1 0 6 0
Scotland FlagPremiership Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Hearts 27 17 6 4 50:24 57
2 Rangers 27 15 10 2 47:21 55
3 Celtic 26 17 3 6 48:26 54
4 Motherwell 26 12 11 3 40:18 47
5 Hibernian 27 11 9 7 43:31 42
6 Falkirk 27 11 6 10 32:35 39
7 Dundee United 25 6 10 9 33:42 28
8 Aberdeen 25 8 4 13 26:35 28
9 Dundee FC 26 6 6 14 21:40 24
10 St Mirren 26 5 8 13 21:37 23
11 Kilmarnock 27 4 8 15 30:54 20
12 Livingston 27 1 9 17 28:56 12
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Celtic 13 10 1 2 29:9 31
2 Motherwell 14 9 4 1 25:6 31
3 Hearts 13 9 4 0 26:9 31
4 Rangers 14 9 4 1 26:11 31
5 Hibernian 14 7 5 2 27:14 26
6 Falkirk 14 5 5 4 20:17 20
7 Dundee FC 12 5 2 5 16:18 17
8 St Mirren 13 4 5 4 8:10 17
9 Aberdeen 12 4 4 4 19:15 16
10 Dundee United 12 3 4 5 13:18 13
11 Kilmarnock 14 3 3 8 17:25 12
12 Livingston 13 1 4 8 16:25 7