HEARTS VS FALKIRK - SCOTLAND: PREMIER LEAGUE MATCH PREVIEW
SCOTLAND: PREMIER LEAGUE MATCH DETAILS: HEARTS VS FALKIRK
As Hearts prepare to host Falkirk on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this SCOTLAND: Premier League fixture promises an intriguing contest.
HEARTS PREVIEW IN SCOTLAND: PREMIER LEAGUE
Hearts, currently 1st in the standings with 57 points from 27 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 31 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw 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 8 goals.
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 HEARTS VS FALKIRK
Recent meetings between Hearts and Falkirk have favored Hearts, ending in a 1-1 draw.
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Rangers, Hearts recorded a 2-4 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-2-2 formation.
Their starting XI featured Schwolow, Milne, Findlay, Halkett, Mcentee, Baningime, Leonard, Kyziridis, Ageu, Chesnokov, Braga. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
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, Hearts are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Hearts and Falkirk are expected to use their standard structures. 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 HEARTS VS FALKIRK
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Hearts's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 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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