Hearts vs Falkirk predictions and betting tips – Jambos two wins from history

May 13, 2026 - 07:15

Heart of Midlothian are two victories away from being crowned champions of Scotland. It looks like the title will come down to their meeting with Celtic this weekend, but Hearts must take care of business against Falkirk first.

Celtic will be cheering on the away team on Wednesday. Can Falkirk get something at Tynecastle Park, or will Hearts prove too strong?

Hearts to win and under 3.5 goals – 6/5 with Casimba
Hearts to win the second half – 8/11 with Betway
Falkirk to score under 0.5 goals – 11/10 with Spreadex

Hearts vs Falkirk head to head overview

Date: Wednesday 13th May.
Kick-off: 8pm.
Venue: Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Where to watch: Sky Sports Football.
Referee: TBC.
VAR: Yes.
Last meeting: 21st February 2026; Hearts 1-0 Falkirk.
Last 10 matches: Hearts – 7 wins; Falkirk – 2 wins; Draws – 1.
Favourite to win: Hearts.

Hearts vs Falkirk predicted lineups

Hearts expected lineup: Schwolow; Steinwender, Kent, Findlay; Kyziridis, Devlin, Baningime, Kingsley; Shankland, Chesnokov; Braga.
Falkirk expected lineup: Hogarth; Allan, Donaldson, Henderson, Miller; Spencer, Tait; Broggio, Yeats, Ross; Stewart.

Hearts vs Falkirk predictions

At the start of a new week, there is a tinge of disappointment around Heart of Midlothian.

That is understandable. Hearts went into the weekend three points clear of Celtic with three games remaining.

But a 1-1 draw with Motherwell, together with Celtic’s 3-1 victory over Rangers, has narrowed the gap between the top two to one point.

Because they meet on the final day, both teams have their fate in their own hands. Hearts have a one-point lead, a superior goal difference and an easier match in the penultimate round of fixtures. But Celtic will have home advantage in that potentially decisive encounter on Saturday.

The bookies have Celtic down as odds-on favourites, despite the fact they are second with less than a week of the campaign remaining.

Yet Hearts are not about to give up on their dream. They were the better team in a 1-1 draw with Motherwell on Saturday, a result which extended their unbeaten run to six matches.

Hearts had won three in a row before their trip to Fir Park. Motherwell host Celtic on Wednesday, and there is no guarantee the Hoops will come out on top.

There is even a scenario in which the Jambos win the title in midweek. If Celtic were to lose to Motherwell, a Hearts victory over Falkirk would seal the deal.

It is essential that Derek McInnes’ men take care of their own business regardless of how Celtic get on. At the very least, a win against Falkirk would make a draw on Sunday enough for Hearts to win the league.

Needless to say, McInnes and his players would have settled for being in this position when the season began.

Hearts vs Falkirk betting tips

Hearts will attempt to return to winning ways when Falkirk head to the Scottish capital on Wednesday.

Hearts to triumph

Motherwell have taken points off Rangers and Hearts of late, so Celtic cannot take anything for granted on Wednesday.

Hearts cannot either, of course, but a home game against Falkirk is perhaps the kindest assignment they could have right now.

Falkirk are on course to finish sixth, or bottom of the Championship group following last month’s customary split in Scotland’s top flight.

The visitors to Edinburgh will aim to make life difficult for Hearts, who will need to remain patient against a low block. We do not expect a glut of goals, but the hosts should find a way to victory.

Back Hearts to win and under 3.5 goals at 6/5 with Casimba

Hosts will come on strong

Hearts pushed hard for a winning goal in the second half against Motherwell on Saturday, but it was not to be.

McInnes’ charges tend to come on strong after the break, a trait they have demonstrated for much of the season.

Hearts rank a lowly fifth in the first-half table this term, but they have by far the strongest record in the Premiership in the second period of matches.

Hearts have won 20 out of 36 second halves, at least three more than any other side. They should come on strong as this encounter wears on.

Tip Hearts to win the second half at 8/11 with Betway

Hearts look to defence

Five points adrift of Hibernian in fifth, Falkirk are not yet destined to end the campaign in sixth spot.

However, with only two matches remaining it looks like John McGlynn’s men will stay where they are.

Falkirk have lost three of their last four games in the Premiership, but they have scored in nine of their last 10 contests in all competitions.

However, Hearts will back themselves to keep a clean sheet on home turf, just as they did when Falkirk last visited Tynecastle Park.

Go for Falkirk to score under 0.5 goals at 11/10 with Spreadex

Hearts vs Falkirk latest odds

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Important historical facts about Hearts and Falkirk for betting

Hearts have gone five games without a clean sheet. Only one of the last six games between Hearts and Falkirk has featured more than two goals.

Hearts have collected more points at home than any other team in the Scottish Premiership this term.

About the author

Greg Lea

Greg Lea is a freelance football writer from London. He predominantly covers the Premier League and has had work published by the Guardian, FourFourTwo, ESPN and others.

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