Main prediction: Motherwell to win

Alternative tip: Motherwell to win and both to score

Other market: over 10.5 corners

Scottish League 2026/27 returns to the pitch this 09/08 (Sunday). Motherwell and Falkirk meet at Fir Park, at 15:00.

In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Motherwell have won 4 time(s). Falkirk have won 1. Motherwell are the favourites with a 52% probability of winning on the betting platforms.

What to expect from this second match? The prediction for Motherwell vs Falkirk answers everything with analysis, line-ups and where to watch.

Prediction for Motherwell vs Falkirk

APWin Prediction

BTTS - Yes

Overview Motherwell vs Falkirk

Motherwell are favourites, with a 52% chance of winning according to the bookmakers and odds of 1.92. The Well's performance this season backs up this status. The odds for a Falkirk win are 4.545 and a draw is 4.05.

In the Scottish Premiership, Motherwell have 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 1 conceded, having Lukas Fadinger as top scorer with 1 goal(s). Meanwhile, Falkirk have 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 0 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded, and Jack McMillan as top scorer with 0 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Motherwell and Falkirk

In 4 clashes, Falkirk have the advantage over Motherwell: 3 win(s) against 0 and 1 draw(s). The most recent was on 02/05/2026, in the Scottish Premiership, the match score was: Falkirk 1-0 Motherwell.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Motherwell vs Falkirk, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

Check out all the predictions for the Scottish Premiership and see all the analysis before you bet.

Motherwell: current form

Motherwell have played only 1 match(es) in the Scottish Premiership.

With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 4 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s).

In the Scottish League the situation is this:

1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)

4 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

1.8 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Lukas Fadinger (1 goal(s))

Falkirk: current form

Meanwhile, Falkirk have played only 1 match(es) in the Scottish Premiership.

With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 4 defeat(s).

In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:

0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)

1 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

0.8 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Jack McMillan (0 goal(s))

Motherwell vs Falkirk key players

In the Scottish Premiership, Lukas Fadinger carries The Well's attack with 1 goal(s).

The playmaker is Dylan Willis, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Tawanda Jethro Maswanhise has 17 goal(s).

Falkirk have not yet scored in the Scottish Premiership.

In the season, Barney Stewart already appears with 8 goal(s), but their account in the league remains at zero.

Motherwell vs Falkirk statistics in the Scottish Premiership

Few matches into the league yet. Motherwell have an average of 11 corners and 3 cards per match. Falkirk have 14 corners and 0 cards. Check the statistics for Motherwell vs Falkirk in the table below.

Home Team

Motherwell Team Logo

Motherwell

Scotland - Premiership

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W W W W

2.6

Home W L D L D

1

Away D W W W L

2

Away Team

Falkirk Team Logo

Falkirk

Scotland - Premiership

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L L L W

0.6

Home L L L W L

0.6

Away L L D W D

1

More tips for Motherwell vs Falkirk

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Motherwell vs Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership:

👉 Our prediction is: Motherwell to win

Motherwell to win is our top betting tip for this upcoming match against Falkirk. Motherwell's odds in the online betting sites have them heavily favoured at home, where they have been quite strong all season.

And our expert analysts fancy their chances as well given their current form and overall statistics.

👉 Our prediction is: Falkirk to win the 1st half

Falkirk will travel looking for a win against Motherwell. Even as the away side, expect Falkirk to be the primary aggressor in this match.

With Motherwell hardly in the best of form of late, Falkirk has the perfect opportunity to capture a half-time lead on their way to a win. So our betting tip is for Falkirk to win the first half.

Correct score prediction for Motherwell vs Falkirk

Motherwell arrive with a better campaign and good attacking averages. Their favoritism in the odds reflects this. Probable score: Motherwell 2-1 Falkirk. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.

Where to watch Motherwell vs Falkirk

Check out where to watch the live match between Falkirk and Motherwell:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Motherwell and Falkirk

The line-ups for Motherwell vs Falkirk in the Scottish League are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

The Well line-up

  • 1

    Alexander Paulsen

    Goalkeeper

  • 3

    Jake Girdwood-Reich

    Defender

  • 5

    Martin Moormann

    Defender

  • 7

    Tom Sparrow

    Midfielder

  • 8

    Lukas Fadinger

    Midfielder

  • 11

    Alexander lowry

    Midfielder

  • 12

    Oscar Priestman

    Midfielder

  • 17

    Regan Charles-Cook

  • 18

    Tawanda Jethro Maswanhise

  • 45

    Mbule Longelo Emmanuel

    Defender

  • 77

    Willy Vogt

    Forward

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Falkirk line-up

  • 4

    Jack McMillan

    Defender

  • 5

    Liam Henderson

    Defender

  • 9

    Ross MacIver

    Forward

  • 10

    Craig Sibbald

    Midfielder

  • 12

    Ethan Laidlaw

    Forward

  • 14

    Finn Yeats

    Midfielder

  • 17

    Scott Tanser

    Defender

  • 18

    Joe Gardner

    Forward

  • 19

    Scott Bain

    Goalkeeper

  • 21

    Deniss Melniks

    Defender

  • 22

    Ryan Strain

    Defender

The Falkirk starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Motherwell vs Falkirk

Match: Motherwell vs Falkirk

Tournament: Scottish League 2026/27

Date: 09/08/2026

Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: Fir Park

Broadcast: none scheduled

Check out all today's football predictions and follow the best analysis before betting.

Sports betting is entertainment. Set your limits, play responsibly and never bet more than you can afford to lose. If the game is no longer fun, seek out Gamblers Anonymous right away.

Published on 6 August 2026, at 20:09 Last updated on 6 August 2026, at 20:09
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.