Premiership
Celtic vs Falkirk
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Celtic Park
Celtic vs Falkirk Prediction & Stats - Premiership 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Celtic vs Falkirk carries real history into this round of the Premiership.
The two sides meet on 29/08 (Saturday) at Celtic Park, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Celtic vs Falkirk prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Celtic vs Falkirk
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Celtic vs Falkirk call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 4.5 Goals
Last updated on 28-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Celtic the side to beat, with roughly 80% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Premiership odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Celtic Preview
Celtic reach this fixture 2 match into their Premiership. Here is where Celtic stand:
In this competition
2 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
6 scored, at 3 a game
1 conceded, at 0.5 a game
Celtic, season-wide
3 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Kasper Waarst Høgh, 3 goals
Most assists: Kieran Tierney, 1 assists
Recent results — Celtic
25/08/2026 15:00
19/08/2026 15:00
09/08/2026 08:30
03/08/2026 14:30
16/05/2026 07:30
Falkirk: how they are travelling
Falkirk come in 2 matches into their Premiership.
Here is what Falkirk have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
0.5 points per game
0 scored, at 0 a game
2 conceded, at 1 a game
Falkirk, season-wide
0 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jack McMillan, 0 goals
Most assists: Jack McMillan, 0 assists
Recent results — Falkirk
09/08/2026 10:00
01/08/2026 10:00
16/05/2026 07:30
13/05/2026 15:00
09/05/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Celtic
Recent meetings have tended to go Celtic's way against Falkirk.
From 7 match(es):
Celtic: 7 win(s)
Falkirk: 0 win(s)
Drawn: 0
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Celtic vs Falkirk prediction.
Form comparison Celtic vs Falkirk
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Celtic
Scotland - Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 1 | 6 |
| Scored | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.78 | 2.04 | 3.52 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 1.18 | 1.35 |
Away Team
Falkirk
Scotland - Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.6 | 0.99 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.7 | 1.07 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Celtic vs Falkirk
Match: Celtic vs Falkirk
Competition: Premiership
Date: Saturday, 29/08/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Celtic Park
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Stats
The statistics for Celtic vs Falkirk that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.25
League: 2.77
Both Teams to Score
25%
League: 46%
Over 1.5+
50%
League: 77%
Over 2.5+
25%
League: 46%
Cards
1.5
League: 3.77
Corners
12.5
League: 10.38
Home Team
Celtic
Scotland - Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 1 | 6 |
| Scored | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.78 | 2.04 | 3.52 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 1.18 | 1.35 |
Away Team
Falkirk
Scotland - Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.6 | 0.99 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.7 | 1.07 |
Corners
12.5 / Match
+39% Corners / Match
Celtic received +39% more corners than Falkirk in the Premiership
9 / Match
Kilmarnock
(7)
Dundee
(9)(2)
Motherwell
(7)
St. Mirren
Cards
0.5 / Match
+100% Cards / Match
Falkirk received +100% more cards than Celtic in the Premiership
1 / Match
Kilmarnock
(0)
Dundee
(1)(2)
Motherwell
(0)
St. Mirren
Goals Scored
3 / Match
100%
Celtic is 100% better in terms of goals scored
0 / Match
Kilmarnock
(5)
Dundee
(1)(0)
Motherwell
(0)
St. Mirren
Goals Conceded
0.5 / Match
+50%
Falkirk condeded +50% more goals than Celtic
1 / Match
Kilmarnock
(1)
Dundee
(0)(0)
Motherwell
(2)
St. Mirren
Premiership Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Celtic
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
St. Mirren
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 3 |
Dundee
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| 4 |
Motherwell
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 5 |
Hearts
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 6 |
Hibernian
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 7 |
St. Johnstone
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Aberdeen
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 9 |
Rangers
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 10 |
Falkirk
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 11 |
Dundee United
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 12 |
Kilmarnock
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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