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Falkirk will welcome league leaders Celtic to the Falkirk Stadium on Sunday in gameweek 12 of the Scottish Premiership.
The Bairns enter this clash looking to build on their newly found momentum and extend their winning streak.
Meanwhile, the visiting Hoops will hope they can return to winning ways and continue their relentless pursuit of the league title.
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 expert predictions.
Falkirk vs Celtic key stats
- Celtic have won all five away league games this season.
- Falkirk have lost three of their five home league games this season.
- Falkirk have failed to keep a clean sheet in four of their last five home games in all competitions this campaign.
Falkirk vs Celtic preview: High-flying Bairns face ultimate test against league leaders
Falkirk vs Celtic — Tale of the Tape
| Falkirk | vs | Celtic |
|---|---|---|
| 6th | Position | 1st |
| 15 | Points | 28 |
| 13 | Goals For | 27 |
| 12 | Goals Against | 8 |
| 3 | Clean Sheets | 5 |
| 9th | Home / Away Rank | 1st |
Falkirk have made an encouraging recovery after a difficult opening spell and will approach the contest sitting sixth in the table with 15 points.
John McGlynn's men have enjoyed an impressive run of form in recent weeks, winning each of their last three league games.
A 1-0 away victory over Aberdeen extended their winning streak and lifted the mood around the club, underlining just how much progress they have recently made.
Their recent revival has been driven largely by a sharper attack, which has produced six goals in their last three games.
However, they still need to improve on their home record, having lost three of their five home league games this season.
Having recorded back-to-back clean sheets, the hosts should have enough belief to make life uncomfortable for the league leaders.
Celtic, meanwhile, have established a commanding position at the top, collecting 28 points from their first 11 matches.
The Glasgow giants have endured an inconsistent spell, winning three, drawing one and losing five of their last nine matches across all competitions.
Their domestic form has been considerably more reassuring, as Martin O'Neill's side have collected 10 points from their last five league matches.
However, they have been inconsistent in their last five games, winning two, losing two and drawing one, with their recent result ending in a 2-2 draw against Dundee United
Despite the recent inconsistency, the visitors’ away form has been outstanding, having won all five away games this campaign.
Falkirk vs Celtic form guide & betting tips
| Falkirk | vs | Celtic |
|---|---|---|
DLWWW |
Form | LWWWD |
| 15 | Points | 28 |
| 6th | Form Table | 1st |
| 13 | Goals For | 27 |
| 12 | Goals Against | 8 |
DlWWW |
Form (All Comps) | LWLWD |
Whispers predicts: Falkirk 1-3 Celtic
Falkirk enter this match with excellent domestic form, but facing a Celtic side that are gunning for the title will be a big test for them.
For this clash, we are predicting a 1-3 victory for the visitors, despite the hosts having a home advantage.
The visiting team hold a massive advantage in this game based on their historical record against the hosts.
Celtic have won their last 10 meetings against Falkirk and will look to keep the record intact this weekend.
Ahead of this clash, the bookmakers have tipped Celtic to win at 5/12 (1.42) at the Falkirk Stadium, as their status as Premiership champions makes them the favourites.
A draw is valued at 9/2 (5.50), while a home victory for Falkirk is offered at 4/1 (5.00), making them underdogs in this league tie.
The market for over 2.5 goals is priced at 4/9 (1.44), while both teams to score (yes) is available at 8/13 (1.62), and Camilo Duran anytime goalscorer is offered at 20/21 (1.95).
> Celtic to win at 5/12 (1.42) | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 2.5 goals at 4/9 (1.44) | Likelihood: Possible
> Both teams to score at 8/13 (1.62) | Likelihood: Possible
> Celtic to score over 2.5 goals at 20/21 (1.95) | Likelihood: Probable