Scotland - PremiershipData current as of 23 July 2026

Motherwell vs Falkirk: match statistics

Motherwell crest
Motherwell
2 : 3half-time 1:2
Falkirk crest
Falkirk

Motherwell vs Falkirk: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Motherwell play Falkirk in Premiership (Scotland). The match date is 4 April 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 2:3.

Current form

Motherwell: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Falkirk: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.

Goal statistics

Motherwell scores 1.55 and concedes 0.95 goals per match. Falkirk scores 1.32 and concedes 1.63. League average: 2.78 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Motherwell 47%, Falkirk 53%. Over 2.5: Motherwell 39%, Falkirk 58%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 53%.

xG, shots and style

Motherwell has higher xG: 1.55 vs 1.34. Motherwell: 13.2 shots per match, Falkirk: 11.8.

Match halves

Motherwell: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 0.82. Falkirk: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.74.

Goals by minute

Motherwell: 16-30 (15 goals). Falkirk: 61-75 (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Premiership: 2.78 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 53%.

Head-to-head

3 H2H matches: 0-1-2. Average goals 1.33, BTTS 33%.

Match description

Motherwell are the favorites for this match: at home they win 63% of games, average 1.69 goals scored with xG 1.71 and concede just 0.38 goals per game, keeping a clean sheet in 75% of matches, indicating a very solid defense. Falkirk on the road average 0.87 goals scored with xG 1.28 and fail to score in 47% of away matches, while conceding 1.33 goals per game on average, which limits their offensive effectiveness. The hosts also dominate in chance creation: on average 14.38 shots and 5.81 on target with a 12% conversion rate versus Falkirk’s 11.33 shots and 3.53 on target with an 8% conversion, so Motherwell both creates and converts more opportunities. Considering similar 1.4 points per game in the last 5 matches for both teams, but a clear home advantage in defensive solidity and quality of chances, I predict a Motherwell win.

Half-by-half

1 : 2
1st half
1 : 1
2nd half

Match statistics

62Possession (%)38
MotherwellFalkirk
14Shots13
MotherwellFalkirk
7Shots on target5
MotherwellFalkirk
1.79xG1.39
MotherwellFalkirk
6Corners2
MotherwellFalkirk
58Dangerous attacks29
MotherwellFalkirk
14Fouls15
MotherwellFalkirk
2Cards3
MotherwellFalkirk

Pre-match profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.

1.55Goals scored / match1.32
MotherwellFalkirk
0.95Goals conceded / match1.63
MotherwellFalkirk
58%Average possession51%
MotherwellFalkirk
4.87Shots on target / match3.76
MotherwellFalkirk

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

13.24Shots per match11.79
MotherwellFalkirk
4.87Shots on target3.76
MotherwellFalkirk
11.7%Shot conversion11.2%
MotherwellFalkirk
58%Possession51%
MotherwellFalkirk
1.55xG for1.34
MotherwellFalkirk
1.26xG against1.48
MotherwellFalkirk

Shooting quality

Motherwell: BalancedFalkirk: Balanced
MotherwellFalkirk
Accuracy (shots on target)37%32%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.320.35

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Motherwell is 133% better for: last-5 form.

1.4 pts / match - Motherwell · 0.6 pts / match - Falkirk

Motherwell
WLDLW
Season result split
42% W34% R24% P
Season (W-D-L)
16-13-9
1.61 pts / match · goal difference +23
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-1-2
1.40 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
10-6-3
Last 5 at home
1-2-2
WDLDL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 1.4xG: 1.38Opponent xG: 1.44BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%
Falkirk
LWLLL
Season result split
37% W18% R45% P
Season (W-D-L)
14-7-17
1.29 pts / match · goal difference -12
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-0-4
0.60 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
7-2-9
Last 5 away
1-1-3
LDWLL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 2.8xG: 1.13Opponent xG: 1.55BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 80%

Goalshow 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.

Motherwell is 17% better for: goals scored per match.

1.55 goals / match - Motherwell · 1.32 goals / match - Falkirk

Motherwell is 72% better for: goals conceded per match.

0.95 goals / match - Motherwell · 1.63 goals / match - Falkirk

Motherwell scoring profile: very strong

Motherwell scores in 82% of matches (31 of 38 matches), while Falkirk keeps a clean sheet in 24% (9 of 38 matches).

Falkirk scoring profile: mixed

Falkirk scores in 71% of matches (27 of 38 matches), while Motherwell keeps a clean sheet in 47% (18 of 38 matches).

59Goals scored (season)50
MotherwellFalkirk
36Goals conceded (season)62
MotherwellFalkirk
2.5Average goals in match2.95
MotherwellFalkirk
7Goals scored (last 5)5
MotherwellFalkirk
7Goals conceded (last 5)14
MotherwellFalkirk

How often they score at least...

82%1 goal71%
MotherwellFalkirk
50%2 goals37%
MotherwellFalkirk
16%3 goals16%
MotherwellFalkirk
5%4 goals5%
MotherwellFalkirk

How often they concede at least...

53%1 goal76%
MotherwellFalkirk
26%2 goals45%
MotherwellFalkirk
16%3 goals26%
MotherwellFalkirk
0%4 goals8%
MotherwellFalkirk

* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.

52%
League average

Goal patterns

16%BTTS at half-time18%
MotherwellFalkirk
11%BTTS in both halves8%
MotherwellFalkirk
39%Scored in both halves18%
MotherwellFalkirk

BTTS and goal count

32%Min. 3 goals and BTTS45%
MotherwellFalkirk
8%Min. 3 goals without BTTS13%
MotherwellFalkirk
60%BTTS - last 560%
MotherwellFalkirk

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these matches cross the goal lines?

How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.

1st half

68%Min. 1 goal before half-time74%
MotherwellFalkirk
32%Min. 2 goals before half-time47%
MotherwellFalkirk
3%Min. 3 goals before half-time18%
MotherwellFalkirk

2nd half

76%Min. 1 goal after half-time87%
MotherwellFalkirk
47%Min. 2 goals after half-time39%
MotherwellFalkirk
16%Min. 3 goals after half-time13%
MotherwellFalkirk

Match halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Motherwell is 80% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.71 pts / match - Motherwell · 0.95 pts / match - Falkirk

Motherwell - half-time state
42% leading45% draw13% trailing
Falkirk - half-time state
21% leading32% draw47% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.71Points per match (1st half)0.95
MotherwellFalkirk
0.74Goals scored (1st half)0.58
MotherwellFalkirk
0.29Goals conceded (1st half)0.89
MotherwellFalkirk
1.03Average goals (1st half)1.47
MotherwellFalkirk
74%Clean sheet before half-time39%
MotherwellFalkirk
42%No goal before half-time68%
MotherwellFalkirk

After half-time (2nd half)

1.42Points per match (2nd half)1.42
MotherwellFalkirk
0.82Goals scored (2nd half)0.74
MotherwellFalkirk
0.66Goals conceded (2nd half)0.74
MotherwellFalkirk
1.47Average goals (2nd half)1.47
MotherwellFalkirk
58%Clean sheet after half-time47%
MotherwellFalkirk
37%No goal after half-time42%
MotherwellFalkirk

Motherwell - second-half results

34% W39% R26% P
65
Half-time points
28
Half-time goals
+17
Goal difference (1st half)
54
Second-half points
+6
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.71
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.4

Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Falkirk - second-half results

39% W24% R37% P
36
Half-time points
22
Half-time goals
-12
Goal difference (1st half)
54
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.95
PPG before half-time
Lead holding176%

Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 37%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time-0.2

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Motherwell - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.800.40
Goals scored / match1.00.4
Goals conceded / match0.41.0
Average goals in match1.41.4
1 goal80%60%
2 goals60%40%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet60%40%
No goal20%60%
Goal difference+3-3
Half-time: 40% leading - 60% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 40% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 5
Falkirk - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match0.201.40
Goals scored / match0.40.6
Goals conceded / match2.00.8
Average goals in match2.41.4
1 goal80%100%
2 goals80%40%
3 goals40%0%
Clean sheet20%40%
No goal80%40%
Goal difference-8-1
Half-time: 0% leading - 20% draw - 80% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 20% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 2

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Motherwell
ScoredConceded
3
3
0-15
15
3
16-30
10
5
31-45
12
5
46-60
5
11
61-75
14
9
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (15 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.

Falkirk
ScoredConceded
8
4
0-15
8
12
16-30
6
18
31-45
10
9
46-60
12
8
61-75
6
11
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (12 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (18). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.72
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.6 : 1.1
Estimated goal split
home : away
98%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
50%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-51%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
58%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
5%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 20 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Motherwell

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.29
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.31
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-22.1 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
0.00
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.31
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
97%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
80%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.21
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
24% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 5% come in the first quarter-hour.
24%

Falkirk

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.14
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.17
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+4.1 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.02
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.15
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
111%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
103%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.69
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
12% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 16% come in the first quarter-hour.
12%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premiership).

Teams vs league

MotherwellLigaFalkirk
Average goals in match 2.502.78 2.95
Both teams scored 47%52% 53%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 39%53% 58%
Clean sheets 47%28% 24%
Goal before half-time 68%76% 74%
Goal after half-time 76%80% 87%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.78
Average goals per match
52%
Both teams scored
53%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
28%
Clean sheets
1.59
Home goals / match
1.19
Away goals / match
+34%
Home attack advantage
+25%
Home defence advantage
+16%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
76%
1 goal
35%
2 goals
10%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
80%
1 goal
47%
2 goals
17%
3 goals
6%
4 goals

Head-to-head

Recent meetings (3): Motherwell 0 - 1 - 2 Falkirk. Average goals 1.33, both teams scored in 33% matches.

FAQ

What was the result of Motherwell vs Falkirk?

The Premiership match finished Motherwell 2:3 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 Motherwell and Falkirk?

In the last 3 head-to-head matches Motherwell won 0, Falkirk won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Motherwell vs Falkirk?

Motherwell score 1.55 goals per game on average and Falkirk 1.32. The Premiership average is 2.78 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Motherwell's matches and 53% of Falkirk's.

What form are Motherwell and Falkirk in?

Over the last 5 games Motherwell have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Falkirk 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Motherwell 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.