Falkirk vs Celtic: match statistics
Celtic displays significantly superior form and statistics compared to Falkirk. The visitors sit 3rd in the table with 13 wins this season, while the hosts languish in 6th with just 8 victories. Celtic is distinguished by their dominance in possession (averaging 68% away vs 50% for Falkirk at home) and a higher average xG (1.48 vs 1.42), indicating superior quality in chance creation. Falkirk draws 50% of their home matches, suggesting difficulties in closing out games, with a home win rate of just 30%. Celtic wins 50% of their away fixtures and, despite a recent defeat, has secured 9 points from their last 5 matches overall, demonstrating solid form. Based on all statistical metrics, Celtic is the clear favorite for this encounter.
Falkirk vs Celtic: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Falkirk played against Celtic in Premiership (Scotland). The game was played on January 14, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Falkirk has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Celtic has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Falkirk scores 1.10 goals per game and allows 1.29. Celtic scores 1.81 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of Falkirk's games and 43% of Celtic's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 62%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Celtic has the higher season xG average, 1.98 to 1.36 per game. Falkirk takes 11.9 shots per game, while Celtic takes 17.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Falkirk leads at halftime in 14% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. Celtic leads at halftime in 48% and scores 0.95 after halftime.
When the teams score
Falkirk's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). For Celtic, it is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premiership games average 2.53 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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 displays significantly superior form and statistics compared to Falkirk. The visitors sit 3rd in the table with 13 wins this season, while the hosts languish in 6th with just 8 victories. Celtic is distinguished by their dominance in possession (averaging 68% away vs 50% for Falkirk at home) and a higher average xG (1.48 vs 1.42), indicating superior quality in chance creation. Falkirk draws 50% of their home matches, suggesting difficulties in closing out games, with a home win rate of just 30%. Celtic wins 50% of their away fixtures and, despite a recent defeat, has secured 9 points from their last 5 matches overall, demonstrating solid form. Based on all statistical metrics, Celtic is the clear favorite for this encounter.
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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
| Falkirk | Celtic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.32 |
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.
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 65% better for: goals scored per game.
1.1 goals / game - Falkirk · 1.81 goals / game - Celtic
Celtic is 29% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.29 goals / game - Falkirk · 1 goals / game - Celtic
Falkirk scores in 67% of games (14 of 21 meczów), while Celtic keeps a clean sheet in 48% (10 of 21 meczów).
Celtic scores in 81% of games (17 of 21 meczów), while Falkirk keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 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 - Falkirk
Over / Under - Celtic
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 138% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.76 pts / game - Falkirk · 1.81 pts / game - Celtic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Falkirk - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Celtic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 62%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +5 | -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 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
* 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
Falkirk
Celtic
* 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
| Falkirk | Liga | Celtic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.38 | 2.53 | ▲ 2.81 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 49% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 48% | ▲ 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 29% | ▲ 48% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 74% | ▼ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 78% | ▼ 76% |
^ 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
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Falkirk's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Celtic. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Falkirk vs Celtic?
The Premiership match finished Falkirk 0:1 Celtic. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Falkirk vs Celtic?
Falkirk score 1.10 goals per game on average and Celtic 1.81. The Premiership average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Falkirk's matches and 43% of Celtic's.
What form are Falkirk and Celtic in?
Over the last 5 games Falkirk have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Celtic 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Falkirk vs Celtic?
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.