Hearts vs Falkirk prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, May 13, 2026
Scottish Premiership
In the 37th round of the Scottish Premiership championship group, a match between Hearts and Falkirk will take place on May 13, 2026. This is a meeting of the main surprises of the current national championship.
Hearts vs Falkirk: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Edinburgh was relegated to the Championship not so long ago and generally got used to modest results—just a year ago they finished seventh. But this time they sensationally led the table and finished first in the regular season. However, their advantage over the pair of perennial favorites gradually diminished, and the team was quickly knocked out of the cup competitions. They managed to beat their main pursuer, Rangers. But against Motherwell, they only drew.
The team from Falkirk had fallen so far that they spent several years in League 1. However, after being promoted to the Championship in 2024, they immediately won it. Then, in the first part of the Premiership season, they ended up in the top half of the table. Naturally, it’s been very tough for them in the championship group. They did beat Motherwell, but then lost to Hibernian. They also suffered a semi-final cup defeat to an even more modest opponent, Dunfermline.
The winner of the Premiership’s first stage scores an average of 1.75 goals per match and concedes half as many—0.86. For the newcomer, the ratio is already negative: 1.33 scored per game and 1.5 conceded.
Previous Matches: Hearts vs Falkirk
Hearts have won three of the last four meetings. However, in January, they lost in the cup after a 1-1 draw in Edinburgh during regular time.
The hosts are simply obliged to win here. We recommend backing them with a "-1 goal" handicap (odds – 1.60).
Hearts vs Falkirk: Key Stats and Trends
- Hearts have won six of their last nine matches
- 47% of Hearts' matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.61
- Falkirk have lost four of their last seven games
- 53% of Falkirk’s matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.83
Hearts vs Falkirk: Probable Starting Lineups
Hearts play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Schwolow - Milne, Findlay, Hockett, Steinwender - Spittal, Leonard - Kiziridis, Magnusson, Chesnokov - Braga
Falkirk play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Bain - McCann, Henderson, Allan, Lissa - Spencer, Tate - Miller, Yates, Broggio - Stewart
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