Heart of Midlothian vs Falkirk: Lineups, Predictions and Betting Tips

Heart of Midlothian vs Falkirk Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 17, 2026 | Tynecastle | Scottish Cup | 20:00 GMT

Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts welcome Falkirk to the capital with a place in the last 16 of the Scottish Cup at stake.

Key Betting Tips: Heart of Midlothian to Win @ 1.62 odds on QuinnBet, or 1.62 odds on BoyleSports.

Heart of Midlothian vs Falkirk Predicted Lineups

Heart of Midlothian Predicted XI (4-4-2): Gordon, Steinwender, Halkett, Findlay, Milne, Baningime, Devlin, Kyziridis, Spittal, Braga, Shankland

Falkirk Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Bain, Lissah, Allan, Henderson, McCann, Spencer, Yeats, Tait, Miller, Wilson, Stewart

Heart of Midlothian vs Falkirk Current League Standings

In an unprecedented season in Scottish football, Hearts are six points clear of Celtic and Rangers at the top of the table. Derek McInnes alongside the input of Jamestown Analytics and Tony Bloom have transformed a club who could well become the first non-Old Firm team to clinch the Premiership trophy in four decades.

Meanwhile, Falkirk have taken the top-flight by storm in their return to the top division after 15 years. Under John McGlynn, the club are five points clear in the top six and if they can maintain or even better their position come May, it will be another memorable season for the Bairns faithful.

Heart of Midlothian vs Falkirk Head-to-Head Timeline

The clubs have only met nine times in the last 16 years with six wins for Hearts, three more than the Bairns. In that period, there has never been a draw.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• 13 December 2025: Falkirk 0-2 Hearts (Scottish Premiership)
• 27 September 2025: Hearts 3-0 Falkirk (Scottish Premiership)
• 17 August 2024: Falkirk 2-0 Hearts (Scottish League Cup)
• 8 February 2020: Falkirk 0-1 Hearts (Scottish Cup)
• 21 March 2015: Falkirk 0-3 Hearts (Scottish Championship)

Heart of Midlothian vs Falkirk Recent Matches Analysis

Heart of Midlothian Last 5 Matches:

• Hearts 2-1 Rangers (Premiership)
• Hibernian 3-2 Hearts (Premiership)
• Hearts 1-0 Livingston (Premiership)
• Dundee 0-1 Hearts (Premiership)
• Hearts 2-0 St Mirren (Premiership)

A loss in the Edinburgh derby is the only black mark in Hearts’ recent form this season where they have only suffered two defeats. Their last five has included a statement win over title contenders Rangers.

Falkirk Last 5 Matches:

• Kilmarnock 0-1 Falkirk (Premiership)
• Dundee 1-0 Falkirk (Premiership)
• Falkirk 1-0 Aberdeen (Premiership)
• St Mirren 0-2 Falkirk (Premiership)
• Falkirk 0-1 Celtic (Premiership)

Wednesday’s narrow defeat at home to Celtic is Falkirk’s second defeat in their last five with three wins. They have scored four and conceded two.

Heart of Midlothian vs Falkirk Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with a 58.30% confidence in Heart of Midlothian to Win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Heart of Midlothian vs Falkirk Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Heart of Midlothian to Win @ 1.62 on BoyleSports.

Key Players to Watch: Heart of Midlothian vs Falkirk

Lawrence Shankland (Heart of Midlothian): The Scotland international has more than proven his ability to score goals with 11 to his name so far this season, one of which was against the visitors.

Calvin Miller (Falkirk): With 12 goals last season and having already scored six this campaign, the winger can evidently be dangerous in the final third.

Heart of Midlothian vs Falkirk Match Facts

Broadcast Details: Premier Sports 1

Referee: N/A

Stadium Information: An UEFA recongised stadium, Tynecastle has also hosted international matches and semi-finals of the Scottish Cup and League Cup.

Heart of Midlothian vs Falkirk: Final Prediction

Heart of Midlothian 3-0 Falkirk