Celtic will welcome Falkirk to Celtic Park in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday. The hosts are looking to maintain their early momentum while the visitors want to put things in order as soon as possible.
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Celtic opened their new top-flight season with two wins, against Dundee FC (1-0) and Kilmarnock (5-1), which was enough to hand them the top spot. However, the hosts are also competing in two other competitions, crushing Dundee United (4-0) in the League Cup and beating LASK (3-0) in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers.
The Bhoys were sent to the cleaners 5-1 by LASK in the return leg of the Champions League. Thus, Celtic are heading for Saturday’s match on the back of a heavy defeat, but it is unlikely to affect their performance against Falkirk. Celtic are defending champions and have kicked off their campaign intending to retain the title.
Falkirk have dropped four points in their first two matches. They opened their season at home with a 2-0 defeat against St. Mirren before snatching a point on the road against Motherwell (0-0) on matchday two. With only one point on the board, they sit 10th in the standings – two places above the floor.
The Bairns are still in search of their first Scottish Premiership title. Last season, they finished sixth. Their previous visit to Celtic Park ended in a 3-0 defeat, summing up a long list of setbacks against Celtic, both at home and away. Head coach John McGlynn, who has led the outfit since 2022, may have to demonstrate whether he has found the formula to break their jinx against Celtic.
Celtic vs Falkirk Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Celtic have won all of their last five matches against Falkirk across all competitions.
- Celtic have won all of their last five home matches against Falkirk.
- Celtic have won thrice and drawn twice in their last five home matches.
- Falkirk have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five away matches.
- Celtic have won four times and lost once in their last five matches, while Falkirk have won twice, drawn once and lost twice. Form Guide: Celtic – L-W-W-W-W, Falkirk – D-L-W-L-W.
Celtic vs Falkirk Prediction
Celtic must put their Champions League humiliation behind them as they turn attention to Saturday’s clash, which could solidify their place atop the table.
Falkirk will boost their morale if they roll out a respectable performance against the defending champions.
Celtic are favored to win based on form and home advantage.
Prediction: Celtic 3-1 Falkirk
Celtic vs Falkirk Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Celtic to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Celtic to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Falkirk to score – Yes
Edited by Peter Pedroncelli
