Celtic vs Falkirk: match statistics
Celtic vs Falkirk: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Celtic played against Falkirk in Premiership (Scotland). The game was played on August 29, 2026. Venue: Celtic Park. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Celtic has 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Falkirk has 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 0.50 points per game.
Scoring records
Celtic scores 3.00 goals per game and allows 0.50. Falkirk scores 0.00 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.77 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Celtic's games and 0% of Falkirk's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 0%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Celtic has the higher season xG average, 2.78 to 1.30 per game. Celtic takes 25.5 shots per game, while Falkirk takes 11.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Celtic leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 1.50 goals per game after halftime. Falkirk leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Celtic's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). For Falkirk, it is minutes 0-15 (0 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premiership games average 2.77 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 4 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Celtic are clear favorites after winning both of their opening fixtures of the season, with a 6:1 goal difference, while Falkirk have failed to win either of their two matches and have yet to score. The hosts are also in significantly better form: across their last five games, they have recorded 4 wins and 1 draw, scoring 15 goals, whereas Falkirk have managed just 1 victory and 4 goals during the same period. At home, Celtic create chances worth an average of 2.04 xG and register 18 shots per match, with 66% possession; away from home, the visitors average just 0.99 xG, 10 shots and 42% possession. Falkirk have failed to score in 100% of their away matches so far, which, combined with Celtic’s 100% clean-sheet record at home, severely limits their chances of securing a positive result. A draw remains possible given the small sample size of home and away fixtures, but the superior chance quality and current attacking efficiency point firmly towards a Celtic victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The “No” pick is stronger because both teams currently have a seasonal BTTS rate of 0%, while Falkirk have yet to score in this data set and failed to find the net in 100% of matches. In their last five games, Falkirk averaged just 0.8 goals, with both teams scoring in only 20% of matches, while Celtic conceded just 0.6 goals per game over the same period. Celtic are in excellent offensive form, scoring 15 goals in their last five appearances—3.0 per match—so a one-sided scoring outcome in their favor is the most likely scenario. The visitors do have an xG of 1.40 from their last five matches, while Celtic allowed opponents an xG of 1.44, giving them a realistic chance of scoring; however, their low finishing efficiency remains the stronger signal. The BTTS - No scenario primarily indicates a realistic possibility that Falkirk will fail to score, not necessarily a goalless match.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Celtic are in excellent offensive form: they have scored an average of 3.0 goals in their last 5 matches, for a total of 15 goals. During this period, the hosts created chances worth an average of 2.0 xG, while Falkirk conceded an average of 0.8 goals per match and allowed opponents 1.01 xG. Falkirk themselves averaged only 0.8 goals, but their recent 1.4 xG and Celtic’s 1.44 xG conceded indicate that the visitors have a realistic chance of adding a goal. At least 3 goals were scored in 4 of Celtic’s last 5 matches, compared with the league-wide average of 2.77 goals. The strongest signal is Over 1.5, as Celtic’s attacking superiority alone should bring the match significantly closer to a minimum of two goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Celtic are in excellent form: over their last 5 matches, they have averaged 3.0 goals scored and just 0.6 conceded, winning 4 of those games. The hosts led at the break in 80% of these matches, scoring an average of 1.8 goals before half-time while conceding none. Falkirk have won only 20% of their last 5 matches, averaging 0.8 goals per game, and were trailing at half-time in 40% of their appearances. The quality gap is also reflected in chance creation: Celtic’s xG stands at 1.60 compared with 0.99 for their opponents, while the hosts average 5 shots on target against just 1 for Falkirk. Celtic continue to score an average of 1.2 goals after the break, making a 1/1 HT/FT outcome—the hosts leading at half-time and winning at full-time—the most likely scenario.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Celtic | Falkirk | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 26% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.00 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Celtic is 500% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / game - Celtic · 0.5 pts / game - Falkirk
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Celtic is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.5 goals / game - Celtic · 1 goals / game - Falkirk
Celtic scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while Falkirk keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 meczów).
Falkirk scores in 0% of games (0 of 2 meczów), while Celtic keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Celtic
Over / Under - Falkirk
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Celtic is 300% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / game - Celtic · 0.5 pts / game - Falkirk
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Celtic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Falkirk - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 1.5 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 50% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 50% |
| No goal | 100% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Celtic
Falkirk
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Celtic | Liga | Falkirk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.50 | 2.77 | ▼ 1.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 46% | ▼ 0% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 46% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 31% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 77% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 92% | ▼ 50% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Celtic's perspective: 4 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Falkirk. Games average 2.75 goals, and both teams scored in 25% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Celtic vs Falkirk?
The Premiership match finished Celtic 2:1 Falkirk. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Celtic and Falkirk?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Celtic won 4, Falkirk won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Celtic vs Falkirk?
Celtic score 3.00 goals per game on average and Falkirk 0.00. The Premiership average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Celtic's matches and 0% of Falkirk's.
What form are Celtic and Falkirk in?
Over the last 5 games Celtic have a 2-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Falkirk 0-1-1 (0.50 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Celtic vs Falkirk?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.