Our Hearts vs Falkirk Prediction: 1-2
Hearts vs Falkirk in the Scotland FA Cup is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
This Hearts 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
Hearts's Last Match – Hearts vs St Mirren
Determined to maintain their recent success, Hearts must win following their 2-0 Scotland Premiership victory against St Mirren on January 14. In that match, Hearts controlled 40% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hearts | 40% | 0 (3) | 1.43 | 32 |
 St Mirren | 60% | 0 (2) | 0.89 | 36 |
Falkirk's Last Match – Falkirk vs Celtic
After suffering a 0-1 Scotland Premiership loss to Celtic, Falkirk must win to get back on track. In that match, Falkirk recorded 43% possession and 5 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Falkirk | 43% | 0 (5) | 1.83 | 55 |
 Celtic | 57% | 0 (1) | 0.75 | 75 |
Hearts vs Falkirk Stats
Key Stats
| Hearts | Falkirk | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.08 | Attacking Strength | 1.61 |
| 0.76 | Defence Strength | 0.63 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Hearts are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Falkirk average 0.7 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
Hearts 13-7
Falkirk 7-7
What are the odds for this match?
Hearts to win: @1.7
Draw: @4
Falkirk to win: @4.2