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Falkirk vs Hearts Match Summary
Competition | Scottish Premiership |
|---|---|
Match Date | Tuesday 15 September 2026 |
Match Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | The Falkirk Stadium, Falkirk |
The Falkirk vs Hearts fixture pits a Bairns side still chasing their first league win against a Hearts team riding a real head of steam in the Scottish Premiership.
Falkirk sit second bottom and are one of two sides yet to taste victory this term, arriving off a late 1-1 draw at Dundee United that cost them two points at the death.
Hearts head through for a rearranged fixture, moved to 15 September due to their European play-off run, and come in on the back of four straight league wins and a cup semi-final spot.
Recent meetings make grim reading for the hosts. Hearts are undefeated in their last five against Falkirk in all competitions and kept a clean sheet in six of their last eight against them.
Falkirk vs Hearts Form
Falkirk are enduring a rough spell, failing to win their last eight matches in the Premiership, and they prop up the form table down in 11th of 12. John McGlynn's men finally saw one of their own score before a late leveller pegged them back at Tannadice. Ben Krauhaus and Ethan Ross remain their most reliable creative outlets.
Hearts are flying by comparison, third in the form standings after four successive Premiership wins in which they have scored at least twice each time. Wouter Vrancken's side have also reached the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals and booked their place in the UEFA Conference League league phase. Cláudio Braga and Calvin Miller lead a dangerous attack.
Falkirk vs Hearts Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Falkirk: F. Yeats (Injured/doubtful), K. Adams (Injured/doubtful), A. Nesbitt (Injured/doubtful), E. Laidlaw (Injured/doubtful), C. Sibbald (Injured/doubtful), C. McLeod (Injured/doubtful)
Hearts: T. Renaud (Injured/out), C. Halkett (Injured/doubtful), B. Spittal (Injured/doubtful), Ageu (Injured/doubtful), M. Fagan-Walcott (Injured/doubtful)
Falkirk
John McGlynn has a lengthy list of doubts to weigh up, with Craig Sibbald and Kyle Adams among six players carrying question marks. Expect Scott Bain to keep his place between the sticks behind a settled back four, with Ben Krauhaus pulling the strings in the engine room.
Hearts
Wouter Vrancken rotated heavily in the cup but should recall his strongest hand here. Tibbo Renaud is the one confirmed absentee through injury, with several others doubtful. Beau Reus starts in goal, while Cláudio Braga and Calvin Miller offer the width and cutting edge in a direct front line.
Falkirk vs Hearts Predicted Lineup
Falkirk
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Bain; Strain, Neilson, Henderson, McCann; Spencer, Barbrook; Ross, Krauhaus, Eames; Parkinson
Hearts
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Reus; Altena, Findlay, McCart, Milne; Magnússon, Mendy; Miller, Braga, McPake; Wilson
Falkirk vs Hearts Key Stats & Match Facts
Falkirk have failed to win their last eight matches in the Premiership.
Hearts have won their last four matches in the Premiership.
Hearts have scored at least two goals in each of their last four Premiership matches.
Hearts have kept a clean sheet in six of their last eight matches against Falkirk in all competitions.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Hearts' last seven games in the Premiership.
Falkirk vs Hearts Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Everything points to the visitors here. Hearts are the clear favourites on a four-game winning run, and our Falkirk vs Hearts prediction is a comfortable 3-1 away victory for the in-form Jambos.
Best Bets
Back Calvin Miller to record Over 2.5 shots in the Player Shots market. Hearts arrive as favourites with a style built on high shot volumes, and operating on the right of that attack, Miller is well placed to fire off at least three attempts against a leaky Falkirk defence.
Back Ben Krauhaus to register Over 0.5 shots on target in the Player Shots On Target market. Falkirk's biggest tactical asset is creating long-shot opportunities, and with Krauhaus operating in the central attacking role behind the striker, he is the man best placed to test Beau Reus and force a save.
Falkirk vs Hearts Bet Builder
Our Falkirk vs Hearts bet builder tips lean into the visitors' momentum: Hearts to win, Cláudio Braga to score anytime and Coll Donaldson to be shown a card in a feisty fixture.
The away win anchors it. Hearts have won their last four in the Premiership and are undefeated in their last five against Falkirk in all competitions, so backing them on the road makes plenty of sense.
Braga adds real attacking value. Hearts are strong finishers who have scored at least twice in each of their last four league games, making their central threat a live anytime goalscorer option.
Donaldson to see a card taps into Falkirk's aggressive streak. The Bairns are a side opponents play aggressively against, and their defenders are frequently in the referee's book in this fixture.
Rolled together, these three legs give the bet builder a healthy price while backing the story of a confident Hearts side heading through to Falkirk in form.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 12.48/1 and is as short as 17/2 elsewhere.
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Falkirk vs Hearts Talking Points
This is a tale of two contrasting seasons. Wouter Vrancken, appointed head coach in June, has Hearts humming after their opening-day defeat at Aberdeen, with four league wins on the spin, a cup semi-final to look forward to and a Conference League league-phase campaign secured. Falkirk, meanwhile, are still searching for a first win after losing club-record signing Barney Stewart to West Bromwich Albion in the summer. The Bairns can create long-range chances, but with an away allocation sold out and a stubborn Hearts defence in town, John McGlynn's men face a serious test to halt their winless run.
Falkirk vs Hearts Predictions FAQs
When is the Falkirk vs Hearts Scottish Premiership game?
The match kicks off at 19:45 UK time on Tuesday 15 September 2026.
Where is Falkirk vs Hearts being played?
The match is being played at The Falkirk Stadium in Falkirk.
What competition is Falkirk vs Hearts in?
The match is part of the Scottish Premiership.
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