Celtic vs Falkirk: Lineups, Predictions and Betting Tips

Celtic vs Falkirk Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: February 1, 2026 | Celtic Park | Scottish Premiership | 15:00 GMT

Celtic will be aiming to avoid falling further adrift in the title race as they welcome Falkirk to Glasgow.

Key Betting Tips: Celtic to Win @ 1.29 odds on BoyleSports and QuinnBet.

Celtic vs Falkirk Lineups

Celtic Predicted XI (4-3-3): Schmeichel, Araujo, Trusty, Scales, Tierney, McGregor, Engels, Nygren, Yang, Maeda, Cvancara

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

Celtic vs Falkirk Current League Standings

Celtic are six games unbeaten since Martin O'Neill returned to the hotseat to replace Wilfried Nancy. However, a draw with leaders Hearts and a win for a resurgent Rangers means the Hoops have slipped to third place, six adrift of the summit and two behind their Old Firm rivals. Therefore, nothing less than a victory will suffice to avoid the gap from growing any wider.

Meanwhile, Falkirk are enjoying a fairytale return to the top-flight of Scottish football as the John McGlynn era goes from strength to strength. The Bairns are not to be underestimated and their recent narrow loss at home to Celtic shows that they can be more than a match for the current champions. An incredible first win in this fixture since 2007 could see them climb into fifth spot.

Celtic vs Falkirk Head-to-Head Timeline

History points to a comfortable Celtic victory in this fixture with Falkirk last winning 19 years ago.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• 14 November 2025: Falkirk 0-1 Celtic
• 29 October 2025: Celtic 4-0 Falkirk
• 22 August 2025: Celtic 4-1 Falkirk (League Cup)
• 22 September 2024: Celtic 5-2 Falkirk (League Cup)
• 3 April 2021: Celtic 3-0 Falkirk

Celtic vs Falkirk Recent Matches Analysis

Celtic Last 5 Matches:

• Falkirk 0-1 Celtic
• Auchinleck Talbot 0-2 Celtic (Scottish Cup)
• Bologna 2-2 Celtic (Europa League)
• Hearts 2-2 Celtic
• Celtic 4-2 Utrecht (Europa League)

Celtic's form has improved with the return of Martin O'Neill's leadership with the Hoops yet to lose domestically under the 73-year-old.

Falkirk Last 5 Matches:

• Falkirk 1-0 Aberdeen
• St Mirren 0-2 Falkirk
• Falkirk 0-1 Celtic
• Hearts 1-1 Falkirk (Scottish Cup - Falkirk win on penalties)
• Falkirk 4-1 Hibernian

Falkirk have only lost one of their last five as they continue to make waves in their first season in the Premiership since the league rebrand in 2013.

Celtic vs Falkirk Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with a 60.00% confidence in Celtic to Win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Celtic vs Falkirk Best Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Celtic to Win @ 1.29 on BoyleSports.

Key Players to Watch: Celtic vs Falkirk

Benjamin Nygren (Celtic): Has scored four goals in the last five matches, as well as the single goal in the previous match against Falkirk.

Barney Stewart (Falkirk): The 21-year-old scored a hat-trick against Hibernian last weekend, weeks after the striker was recalled from his loan to Dunfermline Athletic.

Celtic vs Falkirk Match Facts

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Stadium Information: The stadium hosted the opening of the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Celtic vs Falkirk: Final Prediction

Celtic 2-1 Falkirk