89 - Motherwell FC vs Falkirk FC, Premier League 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs Falkirk FC — Premier League at Fir Park.
- Motherwell FC 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Falkirk FC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Mirren FC | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | St. Johnstone FC | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Aberdeen FC | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | Motherwell FC | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Celtic FC | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Rangers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Kilmarnock FC | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | Hibernian FC | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 1 | 0 |
| 11 | Dundee FC | 1 | 0 |
| 12 | Falkirk FC | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Aug | Hibernian FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 May | Hibernian FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 May | Celtic FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 09 May | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 May | Falkirk FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Apr | Rangers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug | St. Mirren FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 16 May | Rangers FC | H | 2–5 | L |
| 13 May | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 09 May | Hibernian FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 02 May | Motherwell FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Apr | Celtic FC | A | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Motherwell FC | Falkirk FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #12 |
| 3 | Points | 0 |
| 1 | Played | 1 |
| 1 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 1 |
| 2 | Scored | 0 |
| 1 | Conceded | 2 |
| +1 | GD | -2 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Falkirk FC this season
Falkirk FC this season
Motherwell FC are 4th (3 pts). Falkirk FC are 12th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Motherwell FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Fir Park!
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Alfred Johansson will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Falkirk FC that had 39 games and scored 28 goals.
- 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 20' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Falkirk FC backline.
- 25' Ben Krauhaus has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 12 appearances.
- 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jamie Knight-Lebel, as he is very good at scoring at Fir Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 35' The home supporters are growing impatient. Motherwell FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 40' The travelling Falkirk FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 45' With 0 assists to his name this season, Alex Paulsen is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Falkirk FC.
- 50' Oscar Priestman, a Australia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 55' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 60' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Motherwell FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 65' Falkirk FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 70' The 34-year-old Scott Bain has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 75' Falkirk FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 80' Falkirk FC come into this ranked 6 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 85' Motherwell FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 45
- 18
- 5
- 1
- 4
- 12
- 27
- 7
- 19
- 77
Bench
- 17
- 22
- 11
- 24
- 3
- 21
- 23
- 25
- 31
Coach
Alfred Johansson
Falkirk FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 19
- 3
- 15
- 47
- 28
- 7
- 18
- 16
- 14
- 5
Bench
- 23
- 4
- 10
- 6
- 9
- 20
- 1
- 21
- 11
Coach
John McGlynn
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Elliot Watt | 1 |
| Tawanda Maswanhise | 1 |
| Calvin Miller | 1 |
| Ben Broggio | 1 |
| Barney Stewart | 1 |
| Henry Cartwright | 1 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
2.41
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.69
Falkirk FC xG
I would bet for:
Motherwell FC to win 67% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
Both Teams to Score
Avg goals/match: 3.1
Over / Under Goals
| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
87%
Draw or Falkirk FC
33%
Motherwell FC or Falkirk FC
80%
Half-Time Result
Correct Score
2 – 0
12.9%
1 – 0
10.6%
3 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 1
8.1%
3 – 1
7%
4 – 0
6.1%
0 – 0
5.9%
4 – 1
4.3%
2 – 2
3%
5 – 0
3%
0 – 1
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Falkirk FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -2 | 30% | 22% | 48% |
| -1.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| -1 | 52% | 22% | 26% |
| -0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +0.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +1 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
50%
Falkirk FC keeps clean sheet
10%
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.