Hibernian (Home)
- Hibs are 5th in the Premiership table with 21 points from 15 games, one point and one game better off than Falkirk who are 6th.
- Hibernian have scored an average of 1.86 goals per game at Easter Road in the league, winning two, drawing three and losing two of seven home games.
- Our Hibernian FC vs Falkirk FC prediction is that this is a tight contest with Falkirk, even if the hosts are clear favorites at 1.6 and the visitors are big long shots at 5.21.
- Hibs boss David Gray took charge of the team in May 2024 and has implemented a high-tempo, high-pressing game plan that has seen his side regularly attack in waves, with his full-backs in advanced positions and his midfielders moving forward in numbers.
Falkirk (Away)
- Falkirk have won three of their seven away Premiership matches this season, drawing once and losing three, scoring seven goals.
- John McGlynn’s side have held Rangers to a goalless draw at Ibrox and thumped Dundee United 3-0 away during this run, so are certainly no pushovers.
- McGlynn has certainly installed a level of discipline and structure to the team that wasn’t there before he took over in 2022 and they can be a frustrating side to come up against.
- This match provides valuable Hibernian FC vs Falkirk FC betting tips, as a patient, possession-based system suits the Bairns’ team and they like to get into the wide areas and create chances through structure and set-pieces.
Head-to-Head
The last two head-to-head meetings between these sides in the top-flight have ended in draws, with the Bairns earning a 2-2 thriller when they met two months ago.
Key Players
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Recent stats and threats:
- Brian Graham remains their top scorer with three goals in 12 Premiership games, but Calvin Miller has shown some recent form with two in his last five.
- Jamie McGrath provides Hibs with a constant threat from the number ten position with five goals in 15 league games, but Falkirk have enough about them to make Hibs work for their win on Saturday.
Betting Insights
This section highlights the Hibernian FC vs Falkirk FC betting tips, as the recent head-to-head record, Falkirk’s improved form and the average goals per game of these sides at their respective home and away venues suggest Both Teams to Score at 1.69 is the play here.
Prediction
The hosts have plenty of attacking firepower and home advantage , so should edge a competitive game, but Falkirk’s form suggests they won’t make it easy.
