Falkirk will be desperate to put an end to their slow start to the Premiership campaign when they face Rangers at Falkirk Stadium. John McGlynn's men are still searching for their first win of the season after suffering a narrow 2-1 defeat to Celtic at the weekend. Falkirk have won just 20% of their last 10 matches and have been particularly vulnerable at home, conceding an average of 2.20 goals per game across their last five. Craig Sibbald, Ethan Laidlaw, Aidan Nesbitt, Joe Gardner and Keelan Adams are all sidelined with injuries.
Rangers, meanwhile, aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Aberdeen and remain in the title race. The Gers created plenty of opportunities in that triumph, registering 1.84 xG and 18 goal attempts. Rangers have also kept three clean sheets in their last 10 matches, while Falkirk have failed to score in 40% of their recent games. Jose Cifuentes and Youssef Chermiti are unavailable through injury. Rangers have dominated this fixture historically, winning nine of the last 15 meetings.
Rangers have the superior squad and have won 60% of the last 15 H2H meetings. Given Falkirk's slow start to the season, Away Win seems like the best betting option for this matchup, alongside Over 2.5 goals (60% H2H), and Rangers Over 1.5 goals (Falkirk have conceded 2.20 goals per home game in their last five).
This Scottish Premiership match will be played on Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Falkirk vs Rangers prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Falkirk 1 - 2 Rangers
Falkirk vs Rangers Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -143 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Lawrence Shankland @ -150 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Lawrence Shankland @ 275 Odds
- To be Booked: Lewis Neilson @ 187 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Falkirk +1.5 @ -182 Odds
- European Handicap: Falkirk +2 @ -188 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -550 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Rangers to Win @ -500 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Rangers to Win/Rangers to Win @ 130 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Rangers - No @ -200 Odds
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View OfferFalkirk Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lllwldwldl | 0.80 |
| Home | lllwl | 0.60 |
| Away | lwddl | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 3.40 | 2.60 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 2.20 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.21 | 1.32 | 1.11 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.24 | 1.26 | 1.23 |
Rangers Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wddlldwwlw | 1.50 |
| Home | wdldww | 1.83 |
| Away | dllw | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.20 | 2.50 | 1.75 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.67 | 0.75 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.83 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.68 | 1.69 | 1.68 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.09 | 0.88 | 1.41 |
Falkirk vs Rangers Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Falkirk (13%)
15 Matches
Rangers (60%)
