Falkirk vs Dundee United: match statistics
Falkirk are clearly in better form, winning four of their last five matches and earning an impressive 2.4 points per game. Dundee United are in crisis, losing four of their last five games and earning just 0.6 points per match. The hosts have a home advantage with a 38% win rate and a positive goal difference (+4), while the visitors win only 17% of their away matches and have a negative goal difference (-5). xG statistics also favor Falkirk (1.46 vs 1.28 for the visitors), and Dundee United concede an average of 1.83 goals per away game. Dundee United's high draw rate on the road (50%) suggests they could make life difficult for the hosts, but current form clearly points to a Falkirk victory.
Falkirk vs Dundee United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Falkirk played against Dundee United in Premiership (Scotland). The game was played on February 14, 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Recent form
Falkirk has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Dundee United has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Falkirk scores 1.15 goals per game and allows 1.23. Dundee United scores 1.25 and allows 1.67. Games in this league average 2.60 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 42% of Falkirk's games and 58% of Dundee United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Dundee United has the higher season xG average, 1.40 to 1.39 per game. Falkirk takes 12.5 shots per game, while Dundee United takes 12.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Falkirk leads at halftime in 19% of its games and scores 0.73 goals per game after halftime. Dundee United leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
Falkirk's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For Dundee United, it is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premiership games average 2.60 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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
Falkirk are clearly in better form, winning four of their last five matches and earning an impressive 2.4 points per game. Dundee United are in crisis, losing four of their last five games and earning just 0.6 points per match. The hosts have a home advantage with a 38% win rate and a positive goal difference (+4), while the visitors win only 17% of their away matches and have a negative goal difference (-5). xG statistics also favor Falkirk (1.46 vs 1.28 for the visitors), and Dundee United concede an average of 1.83 goals per away game. Dundee United's high draw rate on the road (50%) suggests they could make life difficult for the hosts, but current form clearly points to a Falkirk victory.
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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 | Dundee United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.29 |
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.
Falkirk is 200% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Falkirk · 0.6 pts / game - Dundee United
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.
Dundee United is 9% better for: goals scored per game.
1.15 goals / game - Falkirk · 1.25 goals / game - Dundee United
Falkirk is 36% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.23 goals / game - Falkirk · 1.67 goals / game - Dundee United
Falkirk scores in 65% of games (17 of 26 meczów), while Dundee United keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 24 meczów).
Dundee United scores in 67% of games (16 of 24 meczów), while Falkirk keeps a clean sheet in 31% (8 of 26 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 - Dundee United
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.
Dundee United is 23% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.88 pts / game - Falkirk · 1.08 pts / game - Dundee United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Falkirk - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Dundee United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 21%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -2 |
* 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 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Falkirk
Dundee United
* 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 | Dundee United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.38 | 2.60 | ▲ 2.92 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 42% | 48% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 50% | 49% | • 50% |
| Clean sheets | • 31% | 30% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 69% | 73% | ▲ 96% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 79% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Dundee United. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Falkirk vs Dundee United?
The Premiership match finished Falkirk 2:3 Dundee United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Falkirk and Dundee United?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Falkirk won 1, Dundee United won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Falkirk vs Dundee United?
Falkirk score 1.15 goals per game on average and Dundee United 1.25. The Premiership average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Falkirk's matches and 58% of Dundee United's.
What form are Falkirk and Dundee United in?
Over the last 5 games Falkirk have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Dundee United 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Falkirk vs Dundee United?
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.