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Falkirk welcome Celtic on 1 November 2026 · 13:00 at Falkirk Stadium (Falkirk). Celtic (65%) are our favourites for this one. Read on for our tip, the estimated probabilities, team news and a full analysis.
Wins: Falkirk win, a draw. Half wins (half the stake back): Falkirk lose by 1. Loses: Falkirk lose by 2 or more.
Falkirk vs Celtic: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Falkirk lie 4th, having collected 18 points after 12 matches (5W 3D 4L); Celtic lie 1st, having collected 28 points (9W 1D 2L).
- Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Falkirk average 1.2 goals for and 1.1 against, compared with 2.5 for and 0.7 against for Celtic.
- Form in the competition. Falkirk: 4W 3D 4L, goals 13–12; Celtic: 9W 1D 1L, goals 27–8.
- Head to head. In 9 previous meetings, Falkirk have taken 1 win to Celtic's 8 wins, plus 0 draws; the goal tally stands at 7–24.
What to expect
In our view Celtic hold the advantage. We project a 1–2 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–2 (9.8%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
On goals we go for Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.50), which we give a 64% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 57%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 64%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 9; Falkirk 1 win, 0 draws, Celtic 8 wins.
- Head to head meetings have produced 3.4 goals a game on average.
- Scored and conceded in this competition: Falkirk 13–12, Celtic 27–8.
- Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 64%.
- Unavailable: Falkirk 0, Celtic 0.
Alternative tip: Both teams to score: yes
Another angle: Both teams to score: yes (probability 57%, top price 1.67). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Falkirk: no absences. Celtic will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Falkirk vs Celtic: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 6.50 | 5.50 | 1.50 |
| Market average | 6.02 | 4.90 | 1.45 |
| Lowest odds | 5.25 | 4.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.17 | 1.13 | 82.6% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.50 | 1.46 | 63.8% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.67 | 2.58 | 36.2% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.30 | 2.21 | 42.7% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.67 | 1.62 | 57.5% |
| BTTS – no | 2.25 | 2.19 | 42.5% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 1/11/26, 12:00. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 6.3%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Falkirk 1–2 Celtic, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Falkirk 4th (18 points), Celtic 1st (28 points).
- Form in the competition: Falkirk 4W 3D 4L (13:12), Celtic 9W 1D 1L (27:8).
- H2H: 9 matches: Falkirk 1W 0D 8L, goals 7–24.
- Absences: Falkirk 0, Celtic 0.
Who will win Falkirk vs Celtic?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. A price is value when the best odds on offer beat the fair odds. Likely: 60% or more; possible: 50–60%; outsider: below 50%.
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Falkirk vs Celtic: injuries and missing players
Falkirk
- No reported absences
Celtic
- No reported absences
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 12 | 9-1-2 | 27:10 | 28 |
| 2 |  Rangers | 11 | 7-3-1 | 19:9 | 24 |
| 3 |  Heart Of Midlothian | 11 | 6-2-3 | 24:17 | 20 |
| 4 | Falkirk | 12 | 5-3-4 | 15:12 | 18 |
| 5 |  Dundee | 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 |
Recent matches
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Falkirk vs Celtic: last matches of both teams
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Team comparison
All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.
Form in the competition
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Falkirk vs Celtic?
Falkirk +1.25 (Asian handicap) (1.90); Over 2.5 goals (1.50).
Who will win Falkirk vs Celtic?
Our estimate gives Falkirk a 16% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Celtic 65%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 1 November 2026 at 13:00, venue Falkirk Stadium, Falkirk.
Who will be missing?
Falkirk: no absences. Celtic: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 64% (odds 1.50) and under 2.5 goals at 36% (odds 2.67).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 57% (odds 1.67).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–2 (9.8%), then 0–2 (9.3%) and 1–1 (8.7%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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