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Celtic will take on Falkirk on Saturday, 25 April, as the Scottish Premiership title race enters its final stages.
Just three points separate the top three in Scotland, and with Hearts, Rangers and Celtic all set to play each other once more, it very much all still to play for.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our Today's betting tips page for more of our free expert Scottish Premiership predictions.
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Celtic vs Falkirk key stats
- Only Hearts and Motherwell have kept more clean sheets than Celtic in the Scottish Premiership this season.
- Falkirk failed to score against Championship side Dunfermline last time out.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in two of Celtic's last three Scottish Premiership matches.
Celtic vs Falkirk preview: Hosts to get job done
| Celtic | vs | Falkirk |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd | Position | 6th |
| 67 | Points | 46 |
| 59 | Goals For | 45 |
| 35 | Goals Against | 48 |
| 13 | Clean Sheets | 8 |
| 3rd | Home Rank | 7th |
| 2nd | Away Rank | 4th |
Celtic looked down and out just a couple of weeks ago, but things can change quickly in football, and the Bhoys now suddenly have a good chance of winning a league and cup double.
Last weekend's 6-2 cup semi-final win over St Mirren should mean Martin O'Neill's men come into this one with a spring in their step, and their recent record against Falkirk suggests that's bad news for the visitors.
Celtic have won each of their last eight encounters with Falkirk, and haven't conceded a goal in any of their last three. This season, the aggregate score in matches between Celtic and Falkirk is 7-0 in favour of the Bhoys.
O'Neill is still contending with his fair share of injuries, which isn't making his job particularly easy. On Saturday, he remains without Callum Osmand, Adam Montgomery, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Alistair Johnston, Colby Donovan, Kasper Schmeichel, Julian Araujo and Jota.
As for Falkirk, ending up in the top six in time for the league split was not likely something they were expecting in their first season back in the top flight in 15 years.
John McGlynn has done a fantastic job with the Bairns, and even if they lose all five of their remaining fixtures, they are guaranteed their highest Scottish Premiership finish since the 2006/07 season.
McGlynn's men have a huge role to play in where the title ends up this season. They are set to face all three of the title contenders over the next month, effectively making them kingmakers.
For the clash with Celtic, McGlynn will be without Coll Donaldson and Louie Marsh due to injuries.
Celtic vs Falkirk form guide & betting tips
| Celtic | vs | Falkirk |
|---|---|---|
| W-W-L-W-W | League Form | W-D-L-W-L |
| 12 | Points | 7 |
| 2nd | Form Table | 5th |
| 8 | Goals For | 13 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 12 |
| W-W-W | Form (all comps) | W-L-L |
Whispers predicts: Celtic 2-0 Falkirk
Although Falkirk are having their best season in 20 years, they have still been unable to land a glove on Celtic in any of their three clashes this season. Celtic to win to nil has been priced at 7/4.
Celtic's goals have dried up in the Scottish Premiership, and they have failed to score more than twice in six of their last seven league outings. Under 2.5 goals has been priced at 13/8.
Kelechi Iheanacho scored twice against St Mirren last weekend. Iheanacho is priced at 11/10 to score anytime on Saturday.
> Celtic to win to nil at 7/4 | Likelihood: Possible
> Under 2.5 goals at 13/8 | Likelihood: Probable
> Kelechi Iheanacho to score anytime at 11/10 | Likelihood: Possible