Falkirk FC vs Celtic: Scottish Premiership 2026 Match Preview
Analysis by Robert Marin · Last Updated: 31 October 2026 at 02:38 UTC
Date of last modification: 31 October 2026 at 02:38 UTC
Match Preview
Falkirk FC host Celtic in a Scottish Premiership match on 1 November 2026 for round 12. Celtic arrive holding the leading spot in the league table, while Falkirk FC sit in sixth position as both clubs prepare for this league encounter.
Recent Form and Standings
Falkirk FC enter round 12 with a recent form sequence of DLWWW across their last 5 matches and a form index rating of 59. Celtic register an LWWWD sequence from their last 5 matches with a form index of 57. Falkirk FC occupy position 6, whereas Celtic hold position 1 in the standings.
Expected Goals and Match Dynamics
The numerical indicators assign Falkirk FC an expected goals value of 0.9 compared to 3.18 for Celtic. In the attacking metrics, Falkirk FC record 59 against 91 for Celtic, while defending indices stand at 55 for Falkirk FC and 61 for Celtic.
Statistical Indicators
Win probabilities calculated for the match give Falkirk FC 5%, a draw 8%, and Celtic 87%. The pressure index figures register 76 for Falkirk FC and 87 for Celtic, with consistency index numbers recorded at 47 and 58 respectively.
What to Watch
The goal data points to more than 1.5 goals, and the statistical lean points toward a draw or Celtic win. Track the live score and projected lineups in the Arena Sports Insights app.
Expected Lineups
Falkirk FC4-2-3-1
- 19Scott Bain
- 22Ryan Strain
- 15Lewis Neilson
- 5Liam Henderson
- 17Scott Tanser
- 21Deniss Melniks
- 8Brad Spencer
- 23Ethan Ross
- 16Finley Barbrook
- 42Owen Eames
- 24Jacob Murrell
Celtic4-2-3-1
- 26Sam Johnstone
- 51Colby Donovan
- 47Dane Murray
- 5Liam Scales
- 63Kieran Tierney
- 42Callum McGregor
- 22Mika Baur
- 11Camilo Durán
- 8Benjamin Nygren
- 19Callum Osmand
- 9Kasper Høgh
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