Hearts vs Falkirk Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Nov 2026
Hearts vs Falkirk Predictions
Goals could be on the cards and we’re backing both Hearts and Falkirk to find the net. You can get odds of -159 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection and this looks like real value.
Our Hearts vs Falkirk betting coverage includes detailed reasoning for the main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Hearts go head-to-head with Falkirk at Tynecastle Park, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Sunday 8 November.
Hearts played Rangers at home in their last Premiership game. It was a 2-2 draw at Tynecastle Park. Wouter Vrancken's team had six shots on target and 47% possession, with Claudio Braga and Calvin Miller scoring one goal apiece.
On Thursday night, Hearts were defeated 3-1 by FC Thun away in the Europa Conference League.
Falkirk made it four straight victories after a 2-0 home win over Celtic at Falkirk Stadium. The Bairns had just 30% of the ball and recorded two shots on goal, with Ethan Ross and Scott Tanser finding the net.
H2H: 5 Hearts Victories in Previous 7 Head-to-Head Clashes
It was Falkirk who came out on top when they last played Hearts. At Falkirk Stadium, a 2-1 home win was recorded. We’ve seen the previous 7 H2H games involve five triumphs for Hearts, one draw and one win for Falkirk.
| Scottish Premiership | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Hearts |
11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 17 | 7 | 24:17 | 20 |
| 4 |  Falkirk |
12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 15:12 | 18 |
Hearts have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.3 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 16.1 attempts. The Edinburgh club have averaged 53.0% possession and 6.5 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.5 goals from 3.5 shots on goal, 11.2 attempts and 3.8 corners.
Claudio Braga and Calvin Miller lead the way with 5 goals, while Laurent Mendy has 3. Joshua McPake is the leading assists maker with 5.
Falkirk have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 11.2 attempts, 4.2 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. John McGlynn's side average 44.5% possession, 4.3 corners awarded and 7.5 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 5.9 shots on goal and 15.9 attempts.
Jacob Murrell is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, while Ethan Ross and Ben Krauhaus both have 2. Ryan Strain has managed to clock up 6 assists in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Hearts predicted lineup (4-4-2): Beau Reus (GK), Jordi Altena, Malachi Fagan-Walcott, Jamie McCart, Stephen Kingsley, Sabah Kerjota, Yan Dhanda, Laurent Mendy, Josh McPake, James Wilson, Claudio Braga.
Falkirk predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Scott Bain (GK), Jack McMillan, Lewis Neilson, Liam Henderson, Scott Tanser, Deniss Melniks, Brad Spencer, Ethan Ross, Finley Barbrook, Owen Eames, Jacob Murrell.
Main Match Prediction
We’ve gone through the betting options for this Premiership game and the wager that really stands out is BTTS Yes. We are more than happy to take the -159 that this outcome happens.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest Premiership team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.
The best bookies are estimating that there is a 61.3% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we have this number between 65-70% based on our in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.
If you are looking for more juice, BTTS Yes can be combined with Over 2.5 Goals. A wager on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market gives you two similar picks at slightly bigger odds.
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Correct Score Prediction
1
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1
Falkirk
There are attractive odds of +550 when it comes to a 1-1 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.
Player Prop Picks
Cláudio Braga (Hearts) can be backed to cover the shots on goal line at +135. He looks like an attractive pick and we’ll have a bet on this Shots on Target outcome as the betting odds stand out.
Ethan Ross (Falkirk) has netted two goals in his past ten Premiership matches. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +450 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
Hearts have had under 6.5 corners in six consecutive matches, with Falkirk conceding under 6.5 corners in the previous three away games. We think that Hearts will come up short and this Team Corners bet can be backed at -125.
Hearts
Falkirk
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Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi is compiled of the following: Yes on the BTTS market, Falkirk on the Asian Handicap at +1 together with Cláudio Braga (Hearts) to finish with over 1.5 shots on target.
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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.
The bookmakers have Hearts as -182 favourites for this Premiership encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 65% likely to triumph. At +425, Falkirk are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
One way of getting with Hearts is taking them at -114 on the Asian Handicap -1. You’re successful if they beat Falkirk by two goals and get money back if the margin is just one.
The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -159.
The top football betting sites are on hand to provide lots of choice to bettors. It’s now the case that you can select from hundreds of markets for all of the Premiership games.
Those interested in Cláudio Braga to find the net anytime can get +145, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +400.
Stats: Last 10 Scottish Premiership matches only.
Hearts have gone unbeaten at Tynecastle Park in the last ten games. Wouter Vrancken's team have racked up nine wins and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 2.50 goals per game and conceding 0.60.
Falkirk have not lost on their travels in the past four matches. The Bairns have four draws, three wins and three defeats in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.40.
Hearts enjoyed a 3-0 winning scoreline when last meeting Falkirk at Tynecastle Park. Hearts boast a 100% win record for the past 3 H2H meetings at Tynecastle Park.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearts Home Stats |
9-1-0 | 3.10 | 2.50 | 0.60 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 5 | |
| Falkirk Away Stats |
3-4-3 | 2.50 | 1.10 | 1.40 | 5 | 5 | 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
- Scottish Premiership: 15/09 2026 Falkirk 2 Hearts 1
- Scottish Premiership: 13/05 2026 Hearts 3 Falkirk 0
- Scottish Premiership: 21/02 2026 Hearts 1 Falkirk 0
- Scottish Cup: 17/01 2026 Hearts 5 Falkirk 6
- Scottish Premiership: 13/12 2025 Falkirk 0 Hearts 2
- Scottish Premiership: 27/09 2025 Hearts 3 Falkirk 0
- Scottish Cup: 08/02 2020 Falkirk 0 Hearts 1
Hearts League Stats
Falkirk League Stats
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 9 wins and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 3.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 3.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 7.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 5.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 53.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 44.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Hearts this season are Calvin Miller (5), Claudio Braga (5), James Wilson (3)
- Top Assistors for Hearts this season are Joshua McPake (5), Claudio Braga (2), Malachi Fagan-Walcott (2)
Hearts vs Falkirk Lineups & Team News
Hearts Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Falkirk Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Hearts Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Falkirk Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Hearts Lineups
Previous Falkirk Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Hearts Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Wouter Vrancken
Falkirk Player Stats & Squad
Premiership Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 27:10 | 28 |
| 2 | Rangers | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 19:9 | 24 |
| 3 | Hearts | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 24:17 | 20 |
| 4 | Falkirk | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 15:12 | 18 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17:13 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16:16 | 16 |
| 7 | St Johnstone | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 15:19 | 14 |
| 8 | St Mirren | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12:20 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 14:20 | 12 |
| 10 | Aberdeen | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 12:14 | 11 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13:28 | 9 |
| 12 | Hibernian | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11:17 | 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 | Falkirk | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9:7 | 9 |
| 6 | St Johnstone | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10:9 | 9 |
| 7 | Dundee United | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6:6 | 8 |
| 8 | St Mirren | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8:10 | 8 |
| 9 | Aberdeen | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5:5 | 7 |
| 10 | Motherwell | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4:8 | 7 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7:15 | 5 |
| 12 | Hibernian | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5:11 | 1 |
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