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CELTIC VS FALKIRK - SCOTLAND: PREMIER LEAGUE MATCH PREVIEW
SCOTLAND: PREMIER LEAGUE MATCH DETAILS: CELTIC VS FALKIRK
As Celtic prepare to host Falkirk on February 1, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 under referee Dickinson, this SCOTLAND: Premier League fixture promises an intriguing contest.
CELTIC PREVIEW IN SCOTLAND: PREMIER LEAGUE
Celtic, currently 3rd in the standings with 54 points from 26 games, are close to the leaders with only 3 points separating them. They've earned 31 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.
FALKIRK PREVIEW IN SCOTLAND: PREMIER LEAGUE
Falkirk, sitting 6th with 39 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 19 points from 13 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR CELTIC VS FALKIRK
Recent meetings between Celtic and Falkirk have favored Celtic, with Celtic claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0).
Overall, Celtic have asserted clear dominance in this fixture over recent seasons.
In their previous league match against Kilmarnock, Celtic recorded a 3-2 victory while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Schmeichel, Tierney, Scales, Trusty , Araujo, Nygren, McGregor, Hatate, Maeda, Adamu, Hyun-Jun. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.
Falkirk's last outing came against Dundee United, where they secured a 2-3 defeat using a 3-4-3 system. Their starting XI featured Bain, Mccann, Henderson, Neilson, Lissah, Tait, Spencer, Broggio, Marsh, Miller, Stewart. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.
Looking ahead, Celtic are expected to maintain their 4-4-2 structure, while Falkirk are likely to counter with a 4-2-3-1 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
In their previous league match against Kilmarnock, Celtic recorded a 3-2 victory while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Schmeichel, Tierney, Scales, Trusty , Araujo, Nygren, McGregor, Hatate, Maeda, Adamu, Hyun-Jun. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.
Falkirk's last outing came against Dundee United, where they secured a 2-3 defeat using a 3-4-3 system. Their starting XI featured Bain, Mccann, Henderson, Neilson, Lissah, Tait, Spencer, Broggio, Marsh, Miller, Stewart. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.
Looking ahead, Celtic are expected to maintain their 4-4-2 structure, while Falkirk are likely to counter with a 4-2-3-1 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR CELTIC VS FALKIRK
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Celtic's fixtures have averaged 3.5 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Falkirk's games average 2.4 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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