Falkirk vs Kilmarnock prediction, probable lineups and odds. Find bet builder tips and best bets for Saturday's Scottish Premiership clash in Falkirk.
Falkirk vs Kilmarnock Match Summary
Competition | Scottish Premiership |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 24 October 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Falkirk, The Falkirk Stadium |
Both sides won last weekend and only a point separates them in the Scottish Premiership table, so Falkirk vs Kilmarnock at The Falkirk Stadium arrives with real edge.
Falkirk finally ended their wait for a league away win by beating Hibernian at Easter Road, their first top-flight success there in over 20 years. Jacob Murrell's brace did the damage.
Kilmarnock went into the Motherwell game with the joint-fewest home points in the division, then edged a 3-2 thriller at Rugby Park. The goals-against column is still a worry, though.
Falkirk have won their last three matches against Kilmarnock in all competitions. A fourth would open a handy gap on a Killie side still hovering near the foot of the table.
Falkirk vs Kilmarnock Form
Falkirk lost 2-1 at home to Dundee when league action resumed, then won at Easter Road by the same scoreline to end their wait for a league away win. Jacob Murrell is the standout, moving to four league goals with his brace against Hibernian, and John McGlynn praised his pressing as much as his finishing. Counter attacks still expose them.
Kilmarnock lost 3-1 to Rangers at Ibrox when league action resumed, before beating Motherwell 3-2 at Rugby Park. Greg Kiltie scored a brace in that win, Tyreece John-Jules levelled and Joe Hugill grabbed the winner. It lifted Neil McCann's side off the bottom, but nobody in the division had conceded more home goals beforehand.
Falkirk vs Kilmarnock Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Falkirk: K. Adams (doubtful), A. Nesbitt (doubtful), E. Laidlaw (doubtful), A. Doherty (doubtful), J. Gardner (doubtful)
Kilmarnock: M. Stryjek (doubtful)
Falkirk
John McGlynn made one change for the win at Easter Road, with Scott Tanser replacing Leon McCann at left-back. The probable Falkirk vs Kilmarnock lineups keep that side intact, and none of the five doubts featured in it, so Murrell leads the line again with Ethan Ross and Owen Eames either side of Ben Krauhaus.
Kilmarnock
Bailey Rice was ineligible against parent club Rangers, but he replaced Aaron Tshibola for the Motherwell win and is set to partner Tom Lowery in the engine room. The defence stayed unchanged that day, and M. Stryjek is the only doubt listed.
Falkirk vs Kilmarnock Predicted Lineup
Falkirk
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: S. Bain; R. Strain, L. Henderson, L. Neilson, S. Tanser; B. Spencer, F. Barbrook; E. Ross, B. Krauhaus, O. Eames; J. Murrell
Kilmarnock
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: C. Ferrie; M. Kamson-Kamara, G. Stanger, C. McCarthy, M. Schjønning-Larsen; T. Lowery, B. Rice; E. Ring, T. John-Jules, G. Kiltie; J. Hugill
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Falkirk vs Kilmarnock Key Stats & Match Facts
Jacob Murrell has recorded 1+ shots on target in 6 of his last 7 Premiership appearances.
Jacob Murrell has attempted 4+ shots in 3 of his last 4 Premiership appearances.
Joe Hugill has attempted 2+ shots in 7 of his last 9 Premiership appearances.
Greg Kiltie has won 2+ fouls in 7 of his last 8 Premiership appearances.
Finley Barbrook has committed 2+ fouls in 5 of his last 5 Premiership appearances.
Falkirk vs Kilmarnock Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Falkirk 2-1 Kilmarnock. Our Falkirk vs Kilmarnock prediction backs the Bairns to edge it, with Killie dangerous enough going forward to score but too loose at the back to hang on. Falkirk are 10/11 with Coral, which is a fair reflection of a side favoured without being untouchable.
Best Bets
Falkirk to win, in the Win Market. Of our Falkirk vs Kilmarnock best bets, this is the straightforward one, with our projections handing the Bairns a 48% win probability. With Kilmarnock still shaky defensively and Murrell in this sort of form, the home side have the tools to take the points.
Both teams to score: Yes, in the Both Teams To Score market. Our projections put both teams scoring at 58.5%, and both sides rank poorly at defending set pieces. Killie are also good at opening teams up with through balls, which happens to be a Falkirk weak spot, so expect a messy afternoon at both ends.
Falkirk vs Kilmarnock Bet Builder
Our Falkirk vs Kilmarnock bet builder tips combine shots legs for Joe Hugill and Jacob Murrell with both teams to score and a Ryan Strain assist.
Joe Hugill to have a shot on target. The forward has found the target in seven of his last nine Premiership outings and fired the winner against Motherwell last weekend.
Jacob Murrell to have two or more shots. He has reached that mark in every one of his six Premiership appearances this term, and Falkirk's fondness for long shots keeps the volume coming.
Both teams to score. Both sides have found the net in each of Falkirk's last seven Premiership matches, and Killie's leaky defence hardly argues against another.
Ryan Strain to provide an assist. The right-back has chipped in with an assist three times across his last five Premiership appearances, and Falkirk love attacking down the right.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 11/1 and is as short as 31/4 elsewhere.
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Falkirk vs Kilmarnock Talking Points
Falkirk have won four of the previous meetings between these clubs. Kilmarnock have taken two, and neither side has ever settled for a draw. John McGlynn wants to build on the Easter Road win and pull further clear of the relegation danger zone, while Neil McCann has urged Killie to stay composed and avoid panic when games turn against them. That matters, because coming back from losing positions is one of Kilmarnock's genuine strengths. The Falkirk vs Kilmarnock betting odds still make the Bairns favourites, and Murrell, praised by his manager for his clinical finishing and pressing, is the man most likely to decide it.
Falkirk vs Kilmarnock Predictions FAQs
When is the Falkirk vs Kilmarnock Scottish Premiership game?
The match is on Saturday 24 October 2026 at 15:00 UK time.
Where is Falkirk vs Kilmarnock being played?
The match is being played at The Falkirk Stadium.
What competition is Falkirk vs Kilmarnock in?
Falkirk vs Kilmarnock is a Scottish Premiership match in the 2026/2027 season.
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