Hearts will be aiming to return to retain top position in the Premier League standings after a frustrating 1-1 draw with Motherwell last time out. With Falkirk suffering a dip in form in the season finale, our prediction leans toward a 2-1 home win. The league leaders have been outstanding at home in recent weeks, winning each of their last five matches at Tynecastle while conceding just 0.40 goals per game during that run. There are slight fitness concerns ahead of this clash, with both Marc Leonard and Craig Halkett rated doubtful after picking up knocks at the weekend.
Falkirk travel Edinburgh after a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Hibernian, though their recent overall form has still been relatively competitive. The visitors average 1.80 goals scored per game across their last 10 matches, but defensive issues remain a major concern after conceding 1.90 goals per match in that period. Falkirk games are often entertaining, with both teams scoring in 80% of recent fixtures. Leon McCann and Filip Lissah are both doubts for the visitors ahead of the trip to Edinburgh.
Given Hearts' outstanding home form and strong H2H record, Home Win seems like the best betting option for this Premiership game, alongside Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total (both teams have been involved in high-scoring games lately).
This Scottish Premiership match will be played on Wednesday 13 May 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Hearts vs Falkirk prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Hearts 2 - 1 Falkirk
Hearts vs Falkirk Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -111 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 @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Lawrence Shankland @ -188 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Lawrence Shankland @ 220 Odds
- To be Booked: Brian Graham @ 175 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Falkirk +1.5 @ -143 Odds
- European Handicap: Falkirk +2 @ -150 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -550 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Hearts to Win @ -800 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Hearts to Win/Hearts to Win @ 105 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Hearts - No @ -150 Odds
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View OfferHearts Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwwlwdwwwd | 2.00 |
| Home | wwwww | 3.00 |
| Away | lldwd | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 100% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 2.00 | 3.20 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 0.40 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 60% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.73 | 1.76 | 1.70 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.09 | 1.01 | 1.17 |
Falkirk Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwdlwldlwl | 1.40 |
| Home | wwllwl | 1.50 |
| Away | dwdl | 1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.70 | 4.33 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 2.17 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.90 | 2.17 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 80% | 83% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.37 | 1.44 | 1.26 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.37 | 1.39 | 1.34 |
Hearts vs Falkirk Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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