Celtic vs Falkirk
Match recap
Celtic beat Falkirk 2–1 in their Premiership fixture. Durán and Durán scored for Celtic; Donovan replied for Falkirk. Celtic held 57% possession to 43% for Falkirk. Celtic sit 1st in the Premiership table while Falkirk are 6th.
Fipster’s pre-match call
Predicted
1-0 Celtic win
Actual
2–1
Outcome probability
Celtic and Falkirk face off in the fourth round of the league season, with Celtic looking to maintain their strong form and Falkirk aiming to upset the odds. The match promises a tactical battle with Celtic's midfield dominance expected to play a key role.
Match factors
Celtic's midfield dominance
Celtic's midfielders Durán and Nygren outperform league averages in goals and assists, likely to control play
Home scoring strength
Celtic averages 1.5 goals per home game with strong recent scoring streaks, favoring a home win
Durán's recent scoring form
Durán scored 2 goals in last 5 games and has a high match rating recently, indicating strong form
Falkirk's reliance on Strain for creativity
Strain is Falkirk's top assister and key creative outlet, but limited team scoring reduces impact
No confirmed absences for either team
Both teams have full squads available, so predicted lineups are expected to perform at full strength
The context
Celtic currently top the league standings with 21 points from 8 games, showcasing consistent performances. Falkirk sit 11th with 6 points, struggling to find their rhythm. Historically, Celtic have won all seven head-to-head meetings against Falkirk, adding an extra psychological edge.
Key insights
Camilo Durán
Celtic
Durán's 4 goals and 3 assists in 8 games, plus a recent 9.37 match rating, make him a key attacking threat at home.
Premiership 26/274 goals and 3 assists in 8 games, recent match rating 9.37
B. Nygren
Celtic
Nygren matches Durán's output with 4 goals and 3 assists, consistently influencing Celtic's attacking play.
Premiership 26/274 goals and 3 assists in 8 games
Ryan Strain
Falkirk
Strain is Falkirk's creative hub with 2 assists, but limited team scoring reduces his impact away from home.
Premiership 26/272 assists in 8 games
Analysis
Celtic's midfielders Camilo Durán and B. Nygren have been instrumental this season, both contributing 4 goals and 3 assists each, well above league averages. Durán's recent form is particularly impressive, with two goals in the last five games and a standout match rating of 9.37 in the last home fixture. Falkirk rely heavily on Ryan Strain for creativity, but their overall scoring record and league position suggest they will find it tough to break down Celtic's defence, anchored by Liam Scales and Kieran Tierney.
Key facts
- 1.Celtic lead the league with 21 points from 8 games, Falkirk have 6 points from 8 games.
- 2.Celtic have won all 7 previous meetings against Falkirk with no draws.
- 3.Camilo Durán and B. Nygren each have 4 goals and 3 assists this season for Celtic.
- 4.Durán scored 2 goals in the last 5 games and has a recent match rating of 9.37.
- 5.Falkirk's Ryan Strain is their top assister with 2 assists this season.
- 6.Celtic average 1.5 goals per home game this season.
- 7.No confirmed absences for either team in this fixture.
Prediction
The prediction is a narrow 1-0 win for Celtic, with the home side expected to take an early lead and maintain control throughout. The halftime score is also forecasted as 1-0, reflecting Celtic's ability to start strong and manage the game effectively. Four cards are anticipated, indicating a competitive but controlled encounter.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Celtic
Away — Falkirk
The verdict
All signs point to Celtic securing a hard-fought victory, continuing their unbeaten run against Falkirk. With key players in form and no confirmed absences, the home side should edge this one without too much fuss.
Prediction generated 13 Oct 2026, 09:38 UTC · Fipster Model v1.163
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Durán
Goal confirmed
Durán
Assist: Tierney
Neilson
Yellow Card
McCann
Yellow Card
Donovan
Yellow Card
Parkinson
Hassan
Fodrey
Ross
McCann
Tierney
Durán
Donovan (OG)
Yellow Card
Unknown
Yang Hyun-Jun
Oxlade-Chamberlain
Doherty
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Celtic | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | +19 | 28 |
| 2 |  Rangers | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | +10 | 24 |
| 5 |  Dundee Utd | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| 6 |  Falkirk | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | +1 | 15 |
| 7 |  ST Johnstone | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | -4 | 14 |
Match Statistics
Celtic
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1V. SinisaloG
- 5L. ScalesD
- 8B. NygrenM
- 11C. DuránF
- 13Yang Hyun-JunM
- 20C. Carter-VickersD
- 21A. Oxlade-ChamberlainM
- 22M. BaurM
- 23H. HassanM
- 51Colby DonovanD
- 63K. TierneyD
Substitutes
- 6A. TrustyD
- 14L. McCowanM
- 17S. TounektiF
- 19C. OsmandF
- 31R. DoohanG
- 47D. MurrayD
- 49J. ForrestM
Falkirk
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3L. McCannD
- 5L. HendersonD
- 7Ben ParkinsonF
- 8B. SpencerM
- 15L. NeilsonD
- 16Finley Frank BarbrookM
- 19S. BainG
- 22R. StrainD
- 23E. RossM
- 99C. FodreyM
Substitutes
- 1N. HogarthG
- 4J. McMillanD
- 6C. DonaldsonD
- 9R. MacIverF
- 17S. TanserD
- 21D. MeļņiksM
- 24J. MurrellF
- 47A. DohertyF
Celtic
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Durán | F | 70 | 9.4 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — |
| L. Scales | D | 90 | 7.6 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| K. Tierney | D | 70 | 7.3 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| A. Oxlade-Chamberlain | M | 78 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4/4 |
| C. Osmand | F | 20 | 7.1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — |
| V. Sinisalo | G | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Tounekti | F | 12 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2/3 |
| C. Carter-Vickers | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Forrest | M | 27 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| L. McCowan | M | 12 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Nygren | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2/2 |
| Yang Hyun-Jun | M | 78 | 6.4 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 4/5 |
| M. Baur | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| A. Trusty | D | 20 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| H. Hassan | M | 63 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3/5 |
| Colby Donovan | D | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Murray | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Doohan | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Falkirk
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Bain | G | 90 | 7.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ben Parkinson | F | 60 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| L. Henderson | D | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Finley Frank Barbrook | M | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| B. Spencer | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| J. Murrell | F | 30 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| E. Ross | M | 69 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| R. Strain | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/2 |
| S. Tanser | D | 21 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Doherty | F | 21 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| D. Meļņiks | M | 12 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Neilson | D | 90 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| C. Fodrey | M | 69 | 5.8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| L. McCann | D | 69 | 5.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| J. McMillan | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. MacIver | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Hogarth | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Donaldson | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
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- What were the win probabilities for Celtic vs Falkirk?
- Fipster's model gave Celtic a 86% chance of winning, Falkirk a 7% chance, and a 7% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 86% confidence — a high-confidence call.