Hearts vs Falkirk predictions, predicted lineups, bet builder tips and standout odds for this Scottish Premiership clash. Team news and odds inside.
Hearts vs Falkirk Match Summary
Competition | Scottish Premiership |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 8 November 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Edinburgh, Tynecastle Park |
Third meets fourth in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday, as Hearts host Falkirk at Tynecastle Park in a straight fight for third place.
Hearts have had a grim week, losing to Hibernian at Hampden and again in Switzerland, which leaves Wouter Vrancken needing a domestic response from an injury-hit squad.
Falkirk, by contrast, arrive full of belief after their first league win over Celtic since March 2007, and they are the form side heading into this one.
The head-to-head leans towards the hosts. Hearts have won four of the previous six meetings, while Falkirk have won one and the other ended in a draw.
Hearts vs Falkirk Form
Hearts arrive bruised. A 2-1 defeat to Hibernian at Hampden in the Scottish League Cup was followed by a 3-1 loss to FC Thun in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday night. Cláudio Braga remains the main source of goals, with Josh McPake's creativity down the left backing him up, but the treatment table is the real worry.
Falkirk are flying. They have won their last four Scottish Premiership matches, beating Hibernian, Kilmarnock, Aberdeen and Celtic along the way, and have kept a clean sheet in their last three in the Scottish Premiership. Jacob Murrell leads the line, with Ethan Ross and Finley Barbrook feeding him from behind.
Hearts vs Falkirk Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Hearts: Tom Renaud (Injured/out), Harry Milne (Injured/out), Calvin Miller (Injured/out), Oisin McEntee (Doubtful), Christian Borchgrevink (Doubtful), Tómas Magnússon (Doubtful), Craig Halkett (Doubtful), Blair Spittal (Doubtful), Ageu (Doubtful), Stephen Kingsley (Doubtful), Rogers Mato (Doubtful)
Falkirk: Keelan Adams (Doubtful), Aidan Nesbitt (Doubtful), Ethan Laidlaw (Doubtful), Leon McCann (Doubtful), Aodhan Doherty (Doubtful), Joe Gardner (Doubtful), Ryan Strain (Doubtful)
Hearts
Wouter Vrancken has a crowded treatment room. Calvin Miller, Harry Milne and Tom Renaud are out, while Stephen Kingsley limped off injured and Tómas Magnússon was sidelined after the Hibernian defeat, so both are doubts. Our probable XI sticks with a 4-2-3-1, with Cláudio Braga central and Pierre Landry Kaboré leading the line.
Falkirk
Falkirk's side of the Hearts vs Falkirk lineups looks far more settled. John McGlynn made one enforced change against Celtic, with Scott Tanser in for the injured Leon McCann at left-back. Ryan Strain is a doubt, so Jack McMillan comes in at right-back in our probable XI, with Jacob Murrell leading the line.
Hearts vs Falkirk Predicted Lineup
Hearts
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Beau Reus; Jordi Altena, Stuart Findlay, Malachi Fagan-Walcott, Jamie McCart; Laurent Mendy, Yan Dhanda; Sabah Kerjota, Cláudio Braga, Josh McPake; Pierre Landry Kaboré
Falkirk
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Scott Bain; Jack McMillan, Liam Henderson, Lewis Neilson, Scott Tanser; Brad Spencer, Deniss Melniks; Ethan Ross, Finley Barbrook, Owen Eames; Jacob Murrell
Hearts vs Falkirk Key Stats & Match Facts
Hearts have had 7+ corners in 3 of their last 4 matches vs Falkirk (Scottish Premiership).
Falkirk have received 2+ cards in 3 of their last 3 matches vs Hearts (Scottish Premiership).
Yan Dhanda has been carded in 3 of his last 3 appearances vs Falkirk (Scottish Premiership).
Josh McPake has scored or assisted in 7 of his last 10 appearances (Scottish Premiership).
There have been 27+ shots taken in 5 of Falkirk's last 5 matches (Scottish Premiership).
Hearts vs Falkirk Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Hearts to win, with goals at both ends. Our Hearts vs Falkirk prediction sides with the hosts despite their rotten week, and the projection gives them 1.79 goals. Falkirk come out at 1.17, enough to find the net but not enough to overturn home advantage.
Best Bets
Hearts to beat Falkirk in the Win Market. They are at home at Tynecastle and the model makes them clear favourites. Their week has been rough, but Hearts still carry the sharper attack, and the numbers give them a 52% win probability. Falkirk sit fourth and finishing has been their weak point, so the home win is the first of our Hearts vs Falkirk best bets.
Both teams to score: Yes, in the Both Teams To Score market. Both sides scoring is rated at a 57.3% probability, and Falkirk's struggles defending counters and set pieces give Hearts a way in. At the other end, a four-game winning run shows the Bairns carry enough threat to punish a Hearts side prone to individual errors.
Hearts vs Falkirk Bet Builder
Our Hearts vs Falkirk bet builder tips back Cláudio Braga to score, Hearts to hit two or more goals, and Jacob Murrell to land a shot on target and two or more shots.
Cláudio Braga, Anytime Goalscorer. He has found the net in three of his past four Scottish Premiership outings, and with Calvin Miller injured, the goalscoring burden sits squarely on him.
Hearts Over 1.5, Total Home Goals. This line has landed in 7 of Hearts' last 10, and Falkirk's frailty defending set pieces suits a side who thrive on them.
Jacob Murrell Over 0.5, Player Shots On Target. Seven of the striker's previous ten Scottish Premiership appearances have brought a shot on target, and he leads the line for a Falkirk side who keep faith in a settled XI.
Jacob Murrell Over 1.5, Player Shots. This market has come in during 8 of Murrell's last 9 matches, and Hearts' weakness against through balls should give him room to get shots away.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 7/2 and is as short as 7/2 elsewhere.
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Hearts vs Falkirk Talking Points
John McGlynn returns to Tynecastle to face his former club, and he has warned his players not to underestimate Hearts' squad depth despite the fixture pile-up. He has a point. Hearts' Scottish Premiership games have produced over 2.5 goals in 11 of their last 13, and coming back from losing positions is one of their strengths. The Hearts vs Falkirk betting odds have the hosts as favourites, which looks fair for a side with this much firepower at home, provided the walking wounded hold up.
Hearts vs Falkirk Predictions FAQs
When is the Hearts vs Falkirk Scottish Premiership game?
The match is on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 15:00 UK time.
Where is Hearts vs Falkirk being played?
Hearts vs Falkirk is being played at Tynecastle Park in Edinburgh.
What competition is Hearts vs Falkirk in?
Hearts vs Falkirk is a Scottish Premiership match in the 2026/2027 season.
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