Celtic will take on Falkirk on Sunday, 1 February, as the title race in Scotland continues to heat up.
Following their draw with Hearts last weekend, Celtic find themselves in third position, two points behind Rangers in second and six points behind Hearts at the top of the table. Anything other than a win here would be a hammer blow to their title aspirations.
As part of this week's round of Scottish Premiership betting tips, here is our Celtic vs Falkirk prediction.
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Celtic vs Falkirk prediction: The visitors to triumph
Key Stats
- Three of Celtic's last four victories have come by a margin of two goals or more.
- Falkirk have lost each of their last seven matches against Celtic, six of which have been by two goals or more.
- More than two goals have been scored in five of the last six meetings between the two clubs.
Correct score prediction: Celtic 3-0 Falkirk
The Celtic players should have a bounce in their steps following their Europa League victory on Thursday night, which should help them to take care of Falkirk with minimal fuss.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts are big favourites
- HOME: 1/3 (1.33) – 75%
- DRAW: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
- AWAY: 7/1 (8.00) – 12.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Celtic vs Falkirk odds tell us that the visitors aren't being given much chance of denting the hosts' title hopes this weekend. Ladbrokes have given Celtic a 75% chance of winning the match, while Falkirk have been given just a 12.5% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Celtic domination
The recent H2H record should offer hope and encouragement for both clubs. On one hand, Hearts have won the two previous clashes this season, while on the other hand, Celtic won all three last season.
Scotland Premiership 14/01/26
Falkirk
Celtic
Scotland Premiership 14/12/25
Falkirk
Celtic
Scotland Premiership 29/10/25
Celtic
Falkirk
Scotland League Cup 15/08/25
Celtic
Falkirk
Scotland League Cup 22/09/24
Celtic
Falkirk
Celtic preview: Trusty ruled out
Celtic will be without Thursday night's match-winner, Auston Trusty, due to suspension, but aside from that, it is a case of as you were for the Bhoys. Alistair Johnston, Callum Osmand, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Marcelo Saracchi and Jota are all still out due to injury problems.
Predicted lineup: Schmeichel (GK), Araujo, Murray, Scales, Tierney, McGregor, Engels, Nygren, Hyun-Jun, Cvancara, Maeda
Last five results
- Celtic 4-2 Utrecht
- Hearts 2-2 Celtic
- Bologna 2-2 Celtic
- Auchinleck Talbot 0-2 Celtic
- Falkirk 0-1 Celtic
Falkirk preview: No reason to change
Falkirk have no fresh injury or suspension concerns ahead of this one, so it would be strange if they were to field anything other than the same starting XI that dismantled Hibernian 4-1 last weekend. Thomas Lang, Gary Oliver, Ross MacIver and Filip Lissah all remain injured.
Predicted lineup: Bain (GK), Adams, Allan, Henderson, McCann, Tait, Spencer, Wilson, Yeats, Miller, Stewart
Last five results
- Falkirk 4-1 Hibernian
- Hearts 1-2 Falkirk
- Falkirk 0-1 Celtic
- St. Mirren 0-2 Falkirk
- Falkirk 1-0 Aberdeen
Player to watch: Tomas Cvancara
Tomas Cvancara was brought in just last week on a loan deal until the end of the season, but the idea will be that the Borussia Monchengladbach man impresses and convinces the Celtic board to buy him in the summer. Cvancara will need to hit the ground running, though, so a goal this weekend would be ideal for all parties.