Our Dunfermline vs Falkirk Prediction: 1-1
Dunfermline vs Falkirk in the Scotland FA Cup is scheduled for an 11:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 18, 2026. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Dunfermline vs Falkirk prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Dunfermline's Last Match – Airdrieonians vs Dunfermline
Dunfermline will seek to go one better this time following a 2-2 Scotland Championship share of the spoils with Airdrieonians on April 14. In that match, Dunfermline had 52% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Airdrieonians | 48% | 0 (2) | - | 6 |
 Dunfermline | 52% | 0 (2) | - | 6 |
Falkirk's Last Match – Falkirk vs Rangers
Falkirk will hope to recover from their recent 3-6 Scotland Premiership setback against Rangers on April 12. In that match, Falkirk controlled 51% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Falkirk | 51% | 6 (3) | 1.66 | 65 |
 Rangers | 49% | 14 (9) | 3.72 | 62 |
Dunfermline vs Falkirk Stats
Key Stats
| Dunfermline | Falkirk | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.17 | Attacking Strength | 1.44 |
| 0.38 | Defence Strength | 0.55 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Dunfermline are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Falkirk average 2.0 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Dunfermline 22-9
Falkirk 20-17
What are the odds for this match?
Dunfermline to win: @3.8
Draw: @3.8
Falkirk to win: @1.833
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.8