- Team form: Celtic have won their 5 away games in the Premiership 2026/2027.
- Head-to-head: Falkirk have failed to win their last home game against Celtic.
- Recent form: Falkirk have won their last 2 games, beating Hibernian 2-1 away and Kilmarnock 3-0 at home.
Celtic to edge out the Bairns
Celtic are 1.32 favorites for Sunday's Scottish Premiership 2026/2027 match against Falkirk FC at Falkirk Stadium, and those odds are probably about right as they sit top of the Premiership 2026/2027 table on 27 points from 10 games, while Falkirk are 7th on 12 points.
But the Bairns could be a problem for Celtic this Sunday as they are in a solid run of form with three wins, one draw and one defeat from their last 5 matches in all competitions. John McGlynn has done a very good job since his appointment in May 2022 and Falkirk are a pragmatic, flexible and physical side who can play on the front foot or sit deep and counter attack. They have played in a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 shape this season, which usually includes a narrow press and direct breaks.
Bairns have some bite in front of goal
Falkirk's set-piece threat
The Bairns are likely to try and make this a game of set pieces and second balls – where Falkirk have an advantage.
- Ryan Strain has been a playmaker from wide areas with four assists in their last 5 fixtures.
- Jacob Murrell is their sharp shooter in the penalty box with four goals in his last 5 matches.
Celtic's identity and market outlook
But they are unlikely to hold Celtic in their half for the full 90 minutes as Martin O'Neill's men are a possession-based side with a more controlled but flexible edge since his appointment in May 2026. The Celtic manager has also installed an identity where they can play in a layered passing game or go vertical and fast if the ball is won in front of them.
There's a contrast in styles here and Falkirk could get on top of the Celtic defense at times, but the Hoops should have the upper hand. Over 2.5 goals at 1.38 looks the better side of the totals market, while Both Teams to Score at 1.62 also fits the script of a lively game.
Celtic can squeeze out the win
Celtic have won their 5 Premiership 2026/2027 away games and that's the main reason they are the clear favourites to beat Falkirk, who have won 2 and lost 3 of their 5 home games in the competition this term.
The Hoops have won the last 2 meetings and the last match 8 weeks ago finished 2-1 to Celtic. The Bairns are having a good run, but this will be the toughest game yet and the hosts don't seem to have enough quality to really hurt Celtic for long enough to get a result.
The draw is 5.6 and we're sticking with Celtic to win because Falkirk have had to work hard for their recent wins while Celtic have the best of the away form. But this game is not a lock for the visitors as the Bairns have shown some bite in recent games, so the away win may be a bit harder to secure than the odds suggest.
