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
Key match information
Hearts played Falkirk in Premiership (Scotland). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Hearts: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Falkirk: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Hearts scores 1.85 and concedes 0.89 goals per match. Falkirk scores 1.19 and concedes 1.30. League average: 2.65 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Hearts 44%, Falkirk 44%. Over 2.5: Hearts 52%, Falkirk 52%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Hearts has higher xG: 1.61 vs 1.38. Hearts: 13.8 shots per match, Falkirk: 12.4.
Match halves
Hearts: half-time lead 41%, second-half goals 1.07. Falkirk: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.74.
Goals by minute
Hearts: 76-90+ (12 goals). Falkirk: 46-60 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premiership: 2.65 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 2-0-0. Average goals 2.50, BTTS 0%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Falkirk is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Hearts · 1.8 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.
Hearts is 55% better for: goals scored per match.
1.85 goals / match - Hearts · 1.19 goals / match - Falkirk
Hearts is 46% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.89 goals / match - Hearts · 1.3 goals / match - Falkirk
Hearts scores in 89% of matches (24 of 27 matches), while Falkirk keeps a clean sheet in 30% (8 of 27 matches).
Falkirk scores in 67% of matches (18 of 27 matches), while Hearts keeps a clean sheet in 48% (13 of 27 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 - Hearts
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.
Hearts is 79% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.59 pts / match - Hearts · 0.89 pts / match - Falkirk
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hearts - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 41% of matches and wins 63%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Falkirk - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Hearts
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
| Hearts | Liga | Falkirk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 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
Recent meetings (2): Hearts 2 - 0 - 0 Falkirk. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.