- Recent form: Motherwell have won three of their last five matches across all current competitions.
- Away form: Falkirk have won two of their last five across all competitions, failing to win their only away game.
Steelmen look too sharp for the Bairns
Odds and recent form:
Motherwell head into this Sunday's Premiership 2026-2027 clash with Falkirk FC as the clear favourites to take the win at 1.81, with the Bairns' price set at 4.0 and the draw at 3.75.
That looks about right given Motherwell have won three of their last five in all competitive matches, while Falkirk have won just two of their previous five. However, the Bairns have only played one of those in the Premiership, a 0-2 home defeat to St Mirren, and were 3-0 winners in their previous outing at home to Stranraer in League Cup Group G 2026.
With Motherwell fourth in the table with three points after one game and Falkirk twelfth with zero points after a game played, the bookmakers have this one right in their order of preference, but we feel there are other angles to consider.
Matchup and tactics:
Falkirk have won two of the last three meetings between these sides and know exactly how to wind up Motherwell with their direct, high-tempo style of play.
John McGlynn's charges will have to show up again if they are to get anything from this, but Falkirk's 4-2-3-1 formation is designed to hit on the break and create overloads on the flanks, so there is a game plan that can punish sloppy build-up play from the Steelmen.
Steelmen have bite up top
Tactics
Alfred Johansson's 4-3-9/4-2-3-1 system should allow Motherwell to control the territory and dictate the play if they can win the second balls early on, but Falkirk will have enough to keep them honest with their counter attacks.
Players to watch
Fir Park hasn't been an easy place to visit for either side recently, with Motherwell winning one and losing one of their last two home games in all tournaments. However, the Well have three straight wins behind them and have the momentum to see off Falkirk here if they're in full flow.
Motherwell's superior quality and Falkirk's need to get back on track after their home defeat to the Buddies should combine to make this a competitive clash before the hosts' quality tells.
- Ibrahim Said leads the way in the top-flight with one goal in one game so far for the Well, but Lukas Fadinger has bagged three of his team's nine goals in the last five games.
- Dylan Williams has added a creative spark to the side with one assist in one Premiership 2026-2027 game, while Liam Henderson has the sharpest finishing record for Falkirk with two of their six goals in the same period.
