Hearts vs Falkirk: match statistics
Hearts hold a decisive advantage as the league leaders with an impressive record of 17 wins this season. The hosts are unbeaten at home (0% losses), winning 69% of their home matches and keeping clean sheets in 54% of games. They average 2 goals per game while conceding just 0.69, and their xG advantage (1.71 to 1.01) confirms their dominance. Falkirk have poor away form with 46% losses on the road, failing to score in 46% of away matches and averaging just 0.92 goals per game. The quality gap between the teams, confirmed by the goal difference (+17 vs -6) and xG statistics, points to a certain victory for the hosts. Hearts should control possession (53% on average) and capitalize on their efficiency in front of their home crowd.
Hearts vs Falkirk: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Hearts played against Falkirk in Premiership (Scotland). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Hearts has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Falkirk has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Hearts scores 1.85 goals per game and allows 0.89. Falkirk scores 1.19 and allows 1.30. Games in this league average 2.65 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of Hearts's games and 44% of Falkirk's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 52%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Hearts has the higher season xG average, 1.61 to 1.38 per game. Hearts takes 13.8 shots per game, while Falkirk takes 12.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Hearts leads at halftime in 41% of its games and scores 1.07 goals per game after halftime. Falkirk leads at halftime in 19% and scores 0.74 after halftime.
When the teams score
Hearts's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For Falkirk, it is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premiership games average 2.65 goals. Both teams score in 49% 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 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 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
Hearts hold a decisive advantage as the league leaders with an impressive record of 17 wins this season. The hosts are unbeaten at home (0% losses), winning 69% of their home matches and keeping clean sheets in 54% of games. They average 2 goals per game while conceding just 0.69, and their xG advantage (1.71 to 1.01) confirms their dominance. Falkirk have poor away form with 46% losses on the road, failing to score in 46% of away matches and averaging just 0.92 goals per game. The quality gap between the teams, confirmed by the goal difference (+17 vs -6) and xG statistics, points to a certain victory for the hosts. Hearts should control possession (53% on average) and capitalize on their efficiency in front of their home crowd.
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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
| Hearts | Falkirk | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.31 |
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 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Hearts · 1.8 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.
Hearts is 55% better for: goals scored per game.
1.85 goals / game - Hearts · 1.19 goals / game - Falkirk
Hearts is 46% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.89 goals / game - Hearts · 1.3 goals / game - Falkirk
Hearts scores in 89% of games (24 of 27 meczów), while Falkirk keeps a clean sheet in 30% (8 of 27 meczów).
Falkirk scores in 67% of games (18 of 27 meczów), while Hearts keeps a clean sheet in 48% (13 of 27 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 - Hearts
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.
Hearts is 79% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.59 pts / game - Hearts · 0.89 pts / game - Falkirk
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hearts - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 63%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Falkirk - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -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 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). 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
Hearts
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
| Hearts | Liga | Falkirk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.74 | 2.65 | ▼ 2.48 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 49% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 49% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 48% | 29% | • 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 74% | ▼ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 79% | ▲ 85% |
^ 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 Hearts's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Falkirk. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Hearts vs Falkirk?
The Premiership match finished Hearts 1:0 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 Hearts and Falkirk?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Hearts won 2, Falkirk won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Hearts vs Falkirk?
Hearts score 1.85 goals per game on average and Falkirk 1.19. The Premiership average is 2.65 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Hearts's matches and 44% of Falkirk's.
What form are Hearts and Falkirk in?
Over the last 5 games Hearts have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Falkirk 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hearts 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.