Falkirk return home after a 3-1 defeat to Celtic, but their underlying numbers suggest an entertaining side despite inconsistency (1.10 PPG). Falkirk are capable of scoring at home and given Motherwell's attacking potential, we predict a 2-2 draw. The Bairns are heavily attack-minded at home, averaging 2.6 goals scored and a massive 5.2 total goals per match, but defensive issues persist with 2.0 conceded per game and only a 10% clean sheet rate. Injuries to Louie Marsh and Ethan Williams reduce attacking options, adding pressure on an already inconsistent front line. Still, 80% BTTS highlights how often their games open up.
Motherwell travel to Central Lowlands in slightly better form (1.30 PPG), boosted by a strong 3-2 win over Rangers. The Well score 1.7 goals per game and are particularly dangerous away (1.83 scored, 3.83 total goals per match), but also concede regularly (2.0 away). Defender Stephen Welsh is doubtful after injury, which could weaken their back line further. H2H trends slightly favour Falkirk (67% win rate in this matchup sample), with BTTS and over 2.5 both common.
As both teams have weak defences and high scoring trends, we are tempted to bet on Both Teams to Score, alongside Over 2.5 and Over 3.5 goals (Falkirk’s home games are extremely high scoring).
This Scottish Premiership match will be played on Saturday 2 May 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Falkirk vs Motherwell prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Falkirk 2 - 2 Motherwell
Falkirk vs Motherwell Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1100 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 200 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Tawanda Maswanhise @ 130 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Tawanda Maswanhise @ 450 Odds
- To be Booked: Brian Graham @ 150 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Falkirk +0.5 @ -182 Odds
- European Handicap: Falkirk +1 @ -188 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -188 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 450 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Motherwell - No @ -350 Odds
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View OfferFalkirk Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwwdlwldl | 1.10 |
| Home | lwwll | 1.20 |
| Away | ldwdl | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.80 | 5.20 | 2.40 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 2.60 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 2.00 | 2.60 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 80% | 100% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.30 | 1.41 | 1.19 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.43 | 1.45 | 1.41 |
Motherwell Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwwlldllw | 1.30 |
| Home | wwdl | 1.75 |
| Away | lwlllw | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 2.25 | 3.83 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 1.50 | 1.83 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 0.75 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 25% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 75% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.59 | 1.64 | 1.56 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.30 | 1.08 | 1.45 |
Falkirk vs Motherwell Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Falkirk (67%)
3 Matches
Motherwell (0%)
Falkirk vs Motherwell Past Results
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