Celtic vs Falkirk: match statistics
Celtic vs Falkirk: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Celtic played Falkirk in Premiership (Scotland). The match was played on 29 August 2026. Venue: Celtic Park. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Celtic: 2-0-0, 3.00 points/match. Falkirk: 0-1-1, 0.50 points/match.
Goal statistics
Celtic scores 3.00 and concedes 0.50 goals per match. Falkirk scores 0.00 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.77 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Celtic 50%, Falkirk 0%. Over 2.5: Celtic 50%, Falkirk 0%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Celtic has higher xG: 2.78 vs 1.30. Celtic: 25.5 shots per match, Falkirk: 11.5.
Match halves
Celtic: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 1.50. Falkirk: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.00.
Goals by minute
Celtic: 31-45+ (2 goals). Falkirk: 0-15 (0 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premiership: 2.77 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 4-0-0. Average goals 2.75, BTTS 25%.
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 favourites 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 favour 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 statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what 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.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Celtic is 500% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / match - Celtic · 0.5 pts / match - 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 conceded per match.
0.5 goals / match - Celtic · 1 goals / match - Falkirk
Celtic scores in 100% of matches (2 of 2 matches), while Falkirk keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 matches).
Falkirk scores in 0% of matches (0 of 2 matches), while Celtic keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
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.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Celtic
Over / Under - Falkirk
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Celtic · 0.5 pts / match - Falkirk
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Celtic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 100%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Falkirk - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Celtic
Falkirk
* 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 context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Celtic | Liga | Falkirk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 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
Recent meetings (4): Celtic 4 - 0 - 0 Falkirk. Average goals 2.75, both teams scored in 25% matches.
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.