Celtic vs Falkirk prediction, odds & betting tips – 29/10/2025

Celtic will host Falkirk at Celtic Park on Wednesday night in the Scottish Premiership, as the hosts hope to stay within touching distance of surprise league leaders Hearts.

The Bhoys – who are second – are eight points behind first in the league standings, while the visitors – who have picked form in recent weeks – are five points behind the hosts.

Check out our free Celtic vs Falkirk predictions below, as well as other football predictions for today.

Celtic vs Falkirk prediction: Celtic struggling but expected to win

Key statistics

• Celtic have lost their last two Scottish Premiership games.

• Falkirk have won their last two league games.

• Celtic have beaten Falkirk in each of the last five competitive meetings, including a 4-1 win in the League Cup in August.

Correct score prediction: Celtic 2-1 Falkirk

Celtic’s confidence has taken a hit after two straight league defeats, but Brendan Rodgers’ men will be expected to deliver a response at home. Falkirk arrive in good spirits, yet the gulf in quality and experience should see the champions edge a tight encounter.

Pre-game odds and implied win probabilities: Celtic are expected to win 

• Celtic: 2/11 (1.18) – 84.7%

• Draw: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%

• Falkirk: 14/1 (15.00) – 6.7%

*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change*

These odds indicate that Celtic are overwhelming favourites, with an implied 85% chance of victory. Falkirk’s impressive recent form is reflected in slightly shorter outsider odds, but the hosts remain expected to dominate.

The defending champions have suffered back-to-back league defeats for the first time this season, while newly promoted Falkirk are full of confidence after consecutive wins lifted them into the top half of the table.

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Most recent H2Hs: Total dominance from Celtic

Celtic have completely controlled this fixture in recent years, winning each of the last five meetings across all competitions and unbeaten in the last 14. The most recent clash ended 4-1 in August’s Scottish League Cup second round

Falkirk’s last win against Celtic came back in March 2007, highlighting the long-standing one-sided nature of this rivalry.

Celtic preview: Turbulent times for the champions

It has been a rocky start to the 2025-26 campaign for Celtic, both on and off the pitch. Fan protests, boardroom unrest, and Rodgers’ public frustrations over transfer policy have dominated headlines.

Domestically, the Hoops began well (W5, D2) but have now lost consecutive league matches — 2-0 to Dundee and 3-1 to Hearts — leaving them eight points behind the leaders.

Cameron Carter-Vickers and Jota remain long-term absentees, while Daizen Maeda and Kelechi Iheanacho could return after injury.

Predicted lineup: Schmeichel (GK), Ralston, Trusty, Scales, Tierney; Bernardo, McGregor, McCowan, Forrest, Maeda & Tounekti

Celtic’s last five fixtures

26.10.25 – Hearts 3-1 Celtic

23.10.25 – Celtic 2-1 Sturm Graz

19.10.25 – Dundee FC 2-0 Celtic

05.10.25 – Celtic 3-2 Motherwell

02.10.25 – Celtic 0-2 Braga

Falkirk preview: Confidence growing for the visitors

Falkirk are enjoying their best spell since returning to the top flight, having earned promotion last season as Scottish Championship winners. John McGlynn’s men have shown fight and consistency, taking 12 points from their first nine games (W3, D3, L3).

Back-to-back victories have lifted the Bairns to sixth place, and they now aim to record their first win over Celtic in 18 years.

Aidan Nesbitt, Coll Donaldson, Ethan Ross, Jamie Sneddon and Lewis Neilson remain unavailable.

Predicted lineup: Bain (GK), Adams, Allan, Henderson, Lissah, Spencer, Tait, Wilson, Williams, Miller & MacIver

Falkirk’s last five fixtures

25.10.25 – Falkirk 2-1 Dundee FC

18.10.25 – Motherwell 1-2 Falkirk

05.10.25 – Falkirk 1-1 Rangers

27.09.25 – Hearts 3-0 Falkirk

23.09.25 – Falkirk 2-2 Hibernian

Player to Watch: Daizen Maeda

If he passes the fitness test, the Japanese forward could provide the spark Celtic have missed in recent weeks. His direct running, pressing, and work rate could be vital as the Hoops aim to get back on track and reignite their title challenge.