Falkirk host Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership on 2 May 2026, Saturday. Get our free predictions, betting tips, odds insights, team form guide & H2H stats for this clash. This fixture is scheduled to kicks off at 15:00 UK Time.
Falkirk return to this fixture looking to regain stability after a difficult run of results that has seen defensive issues undermine their performances. Despite showing attacking intent, their inability to control matches has made outcomes unpredictable.
Motherwell arrive with slightly stronger overall results but similar inconsistency in recent weeks. Their matches have often been open, creating a dynamic where both sides may find opportunities but struggle to maintain balance throughout.
Falkirk’s recent form highlights a team heavily involved in open games. A 3-2 win away at Motherwell showed their attacking potential, but defeats such as 1-3 at Celtic and the heavy 3-6 loss to Rangers exposed significant defensive vulnerabilities. The 1-2 loss to St Mirren and 1-1 draw at Aberdeen further reflect inconsistency in both defence and game management.
They have conceded multiple goals in three of their last five matches, indicating structural issues when facing sustained pressure. However, Falkirk have also scored in four of those games, showing they remain dangerous going forward. Their matches often become transitional, with limited control in midfield.
Motherwell’s recent performances show a similar pattern of attacking capability combined with defensive inconsistency. A 3-2 win over Rangers highlighted their ability to compete with stronger sides, while the 2-3 defeat to Falkirk and 1-3 loss at Hearts exposed vulnerabilities at the back. The 0-0 draw with Hibernian offered a more controlled display, though lacking attacking output.
They have scored in three of their last five matches, but have also conceded in four of those, reflecting a balance between threat and fragility. Away from home, Motherwell tend to be more reactive, often allowing games to open up rather than dictating tempo.
The best bet for this match leans towards Falkirk to win at 2.57 odds. Despite recent defensive issues, their attacking output and previous success against Motherwell suggest they can edge another open contest, particularly with home advantage playing a role.
Backing Barney Stewart to score anytime at 2.75 odds also offers value, given Falkirk’s attacking approach and the likelihood of chances being created in a game that could become stretched. With both teams struggling defensively, individual attacking contributions are likely to be decisive.
For those considering a correct score prediction, a 2-1 Falkirk win at 10.00 odds fits the expected pattern. Falkirk’s attacking strength combined with Motherwell’s defensive inconsistencies suggests a narrow victory in a match where both sides are capable of scoring.
| Falkirk | Motherwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 36 | 36 |
| Wins | 14 | 15 |
| Draws | 7 | 13 |
| Loss | 15 | 8 |
| Goals For | 48 | 56 |
| Goals Against | 54 | 33 |
| Falkirk | Motherwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 19 | 18 |
| Wins | 7 | 5 |
| Draws | 5 | 7 |
| Loss | 7 | 6 |
| Goals For | 31 | 26 |
| Goals Against | 29 | 23 |
|
09.05.26
|
Falkirk Hibernian |
1-3 |
|
02.05.26
|
Falkirk Motherwell |
1-0 |
|
25.04.26
|
Celtic Falkirk |
3-1 |
|
18.04.26
|
Dunfermline Falkirk (Penalties:4 - 2) |
0-0 |
|
12.04.26
|
Falkirk Rangers |
3-6 |
|
04.04.26
|
Motherwell Falkirk |
2-3 |
|
21.03.26
|
Falkirk St Mirren |
1-2 |
|
14.03.26
|
Aberdeen Falkirk |
1-1 |
|
06.03.26
|
Falkirk Dundee United |
2-1 |
|
28.02.26
|
Falkirk Kilmarnock |
5-1 |
|
21.02.26
|
Hearts Falkirk |
1-0 |
|
14.02.26
|
Falkirk Dundee United |
2-3 |
|
11.02.26
|
Falkirk Dundee FC |
1-0 |
|
08.02.26
|
Stenhousemuir Falkirk |
0-2 |
|
04.02.26
|
Livingston Falkirk |
1-2 |
|
01.02.26
|
Celtic Falkirk |
2-0 |
|
24.01.26
|
Falkirk Hibernian |
4-1 |
|
17.01.26
|
Hearts Falkirk (Penalties:4 - 5) |
1-1 |
|
14.01.26
|
Falkirk Celtic |
0-1 |
|
10.01.26
|
St Mirren Falkirk |
0-2 |
|
03.01.26
|
Falkirk Aberdeen |
1-0 |
|
27.12.25
|
Dundee FC Falkirk |
1-0 |
|
20.12.25
|
Kilmarnock Falkirk |
0-1 |
|
13.12.25
|
Falkirk Hearts |
0-2 |
|
06.12.25
|
Hibernian Falkirk |
3-0 |
|
03.12.25
|
Falkirk Motherwell |
0-0 |
|
30.11.25
|
Rangers Falkirk |
0-0 |
|
22.11.25
|
Dundee United Falkirk |
0-3 |
|
08.11.25
|
Falkirk Livingston |
1-1 |
|
01.11.25
|
Falkirk Kilmarnock |
3-1 |
|
29.10.25
|
Celtic Falkirk |
4-0 |
|
25.10.25
|
Falkirk Dundee FC |
2-1 |
|
18.10.25
|
Motherwell Falkirk |
1-2 |
|
05.10.25
|
Falkirk Rangers |
1-1 |
|
27.09.25
|
Hearts Falkirk |
3-0 |
|
23.09.25
|
Falkirk Hibernian |
2-2 |
|
13.09.25
|
Falkirk St Mirren |
1-2 |
|
31.08.25
|
Aberdeen Falkirk |
0-1 |
|
15.08.25
|
Celtic Falkirk |
4-1 |
|
09.08.25
|
Livingston Falkirk |
3-1 |
|
03.08.25
|
Falkirk Dundee United |
2-2 |
|
26.07.25
|
Falkirk Spartans |
4-0 |
|
22.07.25
|
Falkirk Queen's Park |
3-1 |
|
19.07.25
|
Cove Rangers Falkirk (Penalties:2 - 4) |
0-0 |
|
12.07.25
|
Brechin Falkirk |
0-7 |
|
08.07.25
|
St Johnstone Falkirk |
0-1 |
|
02.05.25
|
Falkirk Hamilton Academical |
3-1 |
|
25.04.25
|
Partick Thistle Falkirk |
2-1 |
|
19.04.25
|
Falkirk Raith Rovers |
1-3 |
|
11.04.25
|
Ayr United Falkirk |
1-1 |
|
09.05.26
|
Falkirk Hibernian |
1-3 |
|
02.05.26
|
Falkirk Motherwell |
1-0 |
|
12.04.26
|
Falkirk Rangers |
3-6 |
|
21.03.26
|
Falkirk St Mirren |
1-2 |
|
06.03.26
|
Falkirk Dundee United |
2-1 |
|
28.02.26
|
Falkirk Kilmarnock |
5-1 |
|
14.02.26
|
Falkirk Dundee United |
2-3 |
|
11.02.26
|
Falkirk Dundee FC |
1-0 |
|
24.01.26
|
Falkirk Hibernian |
4-1 |
|
14.01.26
|
Falkirk Celtic |
0-1 |
|
03.01.26
|
Falkirk Aberdeen |
1-0 |
|
13.12.25
|
Falkirk Hearts |
0-2 |
|
03.12.25
|
Falkirk Motherwell |
0-0 |
|
08.11.25
|
Falkirk Livingston |
1-1 |
|
01.11.25
|
Falkirk Kilmarnock |
3-1 |
|
25.10.25
|
Falkirk Dundee FC |
2-1 |
|
05.10.25
|
Falkirk Rangers |
1-1 |
|
23.09.25
|
Falkirk Hibernian |
2-2 |
|
13.09.25
|
Falkirk St Mirren |
1-2 |
|
03.08.25
|
Falkirk Dundee United |
2-2 |
|
26.07.25
|
Falkirk Spartans |
4-0 |
|
22.07.25
|
Falkirk Queen's Park |
3-1 |
|
02.05.25
|
Falkirk Hamilton Academical |
3-1 |
|
19.04.25
|
Falkirk Raith Rovers |
1-3 |
|
05.04.25
|
Falkirk Morton |
5-0 |
|
22.03.25
|
Falkirk Airdrieonians |
2-0 |
|
08.03.25
|
Falkirk Dunfermline |
1-0 |
|
15.02.25
|
Falkirk Ayr United |
2-2 |
|
08.02.25
|
Falkirk Partick Thistle |
5-2 |
|
31.01.25
|
Falkirk Livingston |
1-2 |
|
19.01.25
|
Falkirk Raith Rovers |
1-2 |
|
11.01.25
|
Falkirk Queen's Park |
0-0 |
|
21.12.24
|
Falkirk Hamilton Academical |
1-0 |
|
07.12.24
|
Falkirk Raith Rovers |
3-0 |
|
09.11.24
|
Falkirk Airdrieonians |
2-0 |
|
02.11.24
|
Falkirk Morton |
6-0 |
|
26.10.24
|
Falkirk Dunfermline |
2-1 |
|
08.10.24
|
Falkirk Livingston |
0-0 |
|
05.10.24
|
Falkirk Ayr United |
2-0 |
|
24.08.24
|
Falkirk Partick Thistle |
2-1 |
|
17.08.24
|
Falkirk Hearts |
2-0 |
|
02.08.24
|
Falkirk Queen's Park |
2-1 |
|
27.07.24
|
Falkirk Stenhousemuir |
4-0 |
|
13.07.24
|
Falkirk Dundee United |
2-0 |
|
03.02.24
|
Falkirk The New Saints |
0-1 |
|
17.11.23
|
Falkirk Dundee United |
4-2 |
|
25.07.23
|
Falkirk Dundee United |
0-1 |
|
08.12.22
|
Falkirk Dundee FC |
0-3 |
|
12.07.22
|
Falkirk Hibernian |
1-0 |
|
25.04.26
|
Celtic Falkirk |
3-1 |
|
18.04.26
|
Dunfermline Falkirk (Penalties:4 - 2) |
0-0 |
|
04.04.26
|
Motherwell Falkirk |
2-3 |
|
14.03.26
|
Aberdeen Falkirk |
1-1 |
|
21.02.26
|
Hearts Falkirk |
1-0 |
|
08.02.26
|
Stenhousemuir Falkirk |
0-2 |
|
04.02.26
|
Livingston Falkirk |
1-2 |
|
01.02.26
|
Celtic Falkirk |
2-0 |
|
17.01.26
|
Hearts Falkirk (Penalties:4 - 5) |
1-1 |
|
10.01.26
|
St Mirren Falkirk |
0-2 |
|
27.12.25
|
Dundee FC Falkirk |
1-0 |
|
20.12.25
|
Kilmarnock Falkirk |
0-1 |
|
06.12.25
|
Hibernian Falkirk |
3-0 |
|
30.11.25
|
Rangers Falkirk |
0-0 |
|
22.11.25
|
Dundee United Falkirk |
0-3 |
|
29.10.25
|
Celtic Falkirk |
4-0 |
|
18.10.25
|
Motherwell Falkirk |
1-2 |
|
27.09.25
|
Hearts Falkirk |
3-0 |
|
31.08.25
|
Aberdeen Falkirk |
0-1 |
|
15.08.25
|
Celtic Falkirk |
4-1 |
|
09.08.25
|
Livingston Falkirk |
3-1 |
|
19.07.25
|
Cove Rangers Falkirk (Penalties:2 - 4) |
0-0 |
|
12.07.25
|
Brechin Falkirk |
0-7 |
|
08.07.25
|
St Johnstone Falkirk |
0-1 |
|
25.04.25
|
Partick Thistle Falkirk |
2-1 |
|
11.04.25
|
Ayr United Falkirk |
1-1 |
|
25.03.25
|
Livingston Falkirk |
1-0 |
|
15.03.25
|
Queen's Park Falkirk |
0-4 |
|
04.03.25
|
Airdrieonians Falkirk |
0-3 |
|
01.03.25
|
Hamilton Academical Falkirk |
2-2 |
|
21.02.25
|
Morton Falkirk |
0-2 |
|
25.01.25
|
Raith Rovers Falkirk |
0-2 |
|
27.12.24
|
Dunfermline Falkirk |
3-3 |
|
14.12.24
|
Ayr United Falkirk |
5-2 |
|
02.12.24
|
East Kilbride Falkirk |
1-3 |
|
22.11.24
|
Queen's Park Falkirk |
0-1 |
|
16.11.24
|
Livingston Falkirk |
1-0 |
|
18.10.24
|
Hamilton Academical Falkirk |
1-3 |
|
12.10.24
|
Partick Thistle Falkirk |
1-1 |
|
28.09.24
|
Raith Rovers Falkirk |
1-0 |
|
22.09.24
|
Celtic Falkirk |
5-2 |
|
14.09.24
|
Airdrieonians Falkirk |
0-2 |
|
07.09.24
|
Stenhousemuir Falkirk (Penalties:5 - 4) |
1-1 |
|
31.08.24
|
Morton Falkirk |
2-3 |
|
10.08.24
|
Dunfermline Falkirk |
0-2 |
|
20.07.24
|
Buckie Thistle Falkirk |
1-5 |
|
16.07.24
|
Ayr United Falkirk |
1-0 |
|
30.08.22
|
Dundee FC Falkirk |
3-0 |
|
09.05.26
|
Motherwell Hearts |
1-1 |
|
02.05.26
|
Falkirk Motherwell |
1-0 |
|
26.04.26
|
Rangers Motherwell |
2-3 |
|
11.04.26
|
Hearts Motherwell |
3-1 |
|
04.04.26
|
Motherwell Falkirk |
2-3 |
|
21.03.26
|
Motherwell Hibernian |
0-0 |
|
14.03.26
|
Celtic Motherwell |
3-1 |
|
07.03.26
|
Dundee FC Motherwell |
2-1 |
|
28.02.26
|
Motherwell Dundee United |
2-0 |
|
21.02.26
|
St Mirren Motherwell |
0-5 |
|
18.02.26
|
Aberdeen Motherwell |
2-0 |
|
15.02.26
|
Motherwell Aberdeen |
2-0 |
|
11.02.26
|
Motherwell Rangers |
1-1 |
|
31.01.26
|
Livingston Motherwell |
0-2 |
|
24.01.26
|
Motherwell Kilmarnock |
4-0 |
|
17.01.26
|
Motherwell Ross County |
1-0 |
|
10.01.26
|
Hibernian Motherwell |
1-1 |
|
03.01.26
|
Motherwell St Mirren |
2-0 |
|
30.12.25
|
Motherwell Celtic |
2-0 |
|
27.12.25
|
Rangers Motherwell |
1-0 |
|
20.12.25
|
Motherwell Dundee FC |
1-0 |
|
13.12.25
|
Dundee United Motherwell |
0-0 |
|
06.12.25
|
Motherwell Livingston |
3-0 |
|
03.12.25
|
Falkirk Motherwell |
0-0 |
|
29.11.25
|
Motherwell Hearts |
0-0 |
|
25.11.25
|
Motherwell Hibernian |
2-0 |
|
22.11.25
|
Kilmarnock Motherwell |
1-3 |
|
09.11.25
|
Aberdeen Motherwell |
1-1 |
|
01.11.25
|
Motherwell St Mirren |
1-4 |
|
29.10.25
|
Motherwell Dundee United |
2-0 |
|
25.10.25
|
Livingston Motherwell |
1-2 |
|
18.10.25
|
Motherwell Falkirk |
1-2 |
|
05.10.25
|
Celtic Motherwell |
3-2 |
|
27.09.25
|
Motherwell Aberdeen |
2-0 |
|
20.09.25
|
Aberdeen Motherwell |
0-1 |
|
13.09.25
|
Dundee FC Motherwell |
1-1 |
|
30.08.25
|
Motherwell Kilmarnock |
2-2 |
|
23.08.25
|
Hearts Motherwell |
3-3 |
|
16.08.25
|
St Johnstone Motherwell |
0-1 |
|
09.08.25
|
St Mirren Motherwell |
0-0 |
|
02.08.25
|
Motherwell Rangers |
1-1 |
|
25.07.25
|
Motherwell Hertha Berlin |
1-1 |
|
22.07.25
|
Motherwell Morton |
3-0 |
|
19.07.25
|
Stenhousemuir Motherwell |
0-1 |
|
15.07.25
|
Motherwell Peterhead |
2-1 |
|
12.07.25
|
Clyde Motherwell (Penalties:4 - 5) |
2-2 |
|
08.07.25
|
Carlisle Motherwell |
0-1 |
|
01.07.25
|
Twente Motherwell |
3-0 |
|
18.05.25
|
Ross County Motherwell |
1-1 |
|
14.05.25
|
Motherwell Kilmarnock |
3-0 |
|
09.05.26
|
Motherwell Hearts |
1-1 |
|
04.04.26
|
Motherwell Falkirk |
2-3 |
|
21.03.26
|
Motherwell Hibernian |
0-0 |
|
28.02.26
|
Motherwell Dundee United |
2-0 |
|
15.02.26
|
Motherwell Aberdeen |
2-0 |
|
11.02.26
|
Motherwell Rangers |
1-1 |
|
24.01.26
|
Motherwell Kilmarnock |
4-0 |
|
17.01.26
|
Motherwell Ross County |
1-0 |
|
03.01.26
|
Motherwell St Mirren |
2-0 |
|
30.12.25
|
Motherwell Celtic |
2-0 |
|
20.12.25
|
Motherwell Dundee FC |
1-0 |
|
06.12.25
|
Motherwell Livingston |
3-0 |
|
29.11.25
|
Motherwell Hearts |
0-0 |
|
25.11.25
|
Motherwell Hibernian |
2-0 |
|
01.11.25
|
Motherwell St Mirren |
1-4 |
|
29.10.25
|
Motherwell Dundee United |
2-0 |
|
18.10.25
|
Motherwell Falkirk |
1-2 |
|
27.09.25
|
Motherwell Aberdeen |
2-0 |
|
30.08.25
|
Motherwell Kilmarnock |
2-2 |
|
02.08.25
|
Motherwell Rangers |
1-1 |
|
25.07.25
|
Motherwell Hertha Berlin |
1-1 |
|
22.07.25
|
Motherwell Morton |
3-0 |
|
15.07.25
|
Motherwell Peterhead |
2-1 |
|
14.05.25
|
Motherwell Kilmarnock |
3-0 |
|
26.04.25
|
Motherwell St Johnstone |
3-2 |
|
12.04.25
|
Motherwell Hearts |
0-0 |
|
15.03.25
|
Motherwell St Mirren |
2-2 |
|
26.02.25
|
Motherwell Dundee FC |
2-1 |
|
15.02.25
|
Motherwell Ross County |
0-3 |
|
02.02.25
|
Motherwell Celtic |
1-3 |
|
05.01.25
|
Motherwell Aberdeen |
2-0 |
|
29.12.24
|
Motherwell Rangers |
2-2 |
|
20.12.24
|
Motherwell Kilmarnock |
1-1 |
|
14.12.24
|
Motherwell Dundee United |
4-3 |
|
30.11.24
|
Motherwell Hibernian |
0-3 |
|
09.11.24
|
Motherwell St Johnstone |
2-1 |
|
03.11.24
|
Motherwell Rangers |
1-2 |
|
27.10.24
|
Motherwell Celtic |
0-3 |
|
19.10.24
|
Motherwell Dundee FC |
0-1 |
|
28.09.24
|
Motherwell St Mirren |
2-1 |
|
20.09.24
|
Motherwell Dundee United |
2-1 |
|
25.08.24
|
Motherwell Hearts |
3-1 |
|
18.08.24
|
Motherwell Kilmarnock |
1-0 |
|
03.08.24
|
Motherwell Ross County |
0-0 |
|
28.07.24
|
Motherwell Partick Thistle (Penalties:1 - 3) |
0-0 |
|
13.07.24
|
Motherwell Edinburgh City |
3-0 |
|
06.07.24
|
Motherwell Livingston |
2-1 |
|
28.06.24
|
Motherwell Twente |
2-2 |
|
19.05.24
|
Motherwell St Johnstone |
1-2 |
|
04.05.24
|
Motherwell Livingston |
4-1 |
|
02.05.26
|
Falkirk Motherwell |
1-0 |
|
26.04.26
|
Rangers Motherwell |
2-3 |
|
11.04.26
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Hearts Motherwell |
3-1 |
|
14.03.26
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Celtic Motherwell |
3-1 |
|
07.03.26
|
Dundee FC Motherwell |
2-1 |
|
21.02.26
|
St Mirren Motherwell |
0-5 |
|
18.02.26
|
Aberdeen Motherwell |
2-0 |
|
31.01.26
|
Livingston Motherwell |
0-2 |
|
10.01.26
|
Hibernian Motherwell |
1-1 |
|
27.12.25
|
Rangers Motherwell |
1-0 |
|
13.12.25
|
Dundee United Motherwell |
0-0 |
|
03.12.25
|
Falkirk Motherwell |
0-0 |
|
22.11.25
|
Kilmarnock Motherwell |
1-3 |
|
09.11.25
|
Aberdeen Motherwell |
1-1 |
|
25.10.25
|
Livingston Motherwell |
1-2 |
|
05.10.25
|
Celtic Motherwell |
3-2 |
|
20.09.25
|
Aberdeen Motherwell |
0-1 |
|
13.09.25
|
Dundee FC Motherwell |
1-1 |
|
23.08.25
|
Hearts Motherwell |
3-3 |
|
16.08.25
|
St Johnstone Motherwell |
0-1 |
|
09.08.25
|
St Mirren Motherwell |
0-0 |
|
19.07.25
|
Stenhousemuir Motherwell |
0-1 |
|
12.07.25
|
Clyde Motherwell (Penalties:4 - 5) |
2-2 |
|
08.07.25
|
Carlisle Motherwell |
0-1 |
|
01.07.25
|
Twente Motherwell |
3-0 |
|
18.05.25
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Ross County Motherwell |
1-1 |
|
10.05.25
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Hearts Motherwell |
3-0 |
|
03.05.25
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Dundee FC Motherwell |
1-2 |
|
05.04.25
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Kilmarnock Motherwell |
2-0 |
|
29.03.25
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Aberdeen Motherwell |
4-1 |
|
01.03.25
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Rangers Motherwell |
1-2 |
|
22.02.25
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Dundee United Motherwell |
1-0 |
|
25.01.25
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St Johnstone Motherwell |
2-1 |
|
18.01.25
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St Johnstone Motherwell |
1-0 |
|
11.01.25
|
Hibernian Motherwell |
3-1 |
|
08.01.25
|
Kilmarnock Motherwell |
0-0 |
|
02.01.25
|
Hearts Motherwell |
1-0 |
|
26.12.24
|
Celtic Motherwell |
4-0 |
|
07.12.24
|
St Mirren Motherwell |
0-1 |
|
04.12.24
|
Dundee FC Motherwell |
4-1 |
|
23.11.24
|
Ross County Motherwell |
2-1 |
|
30.10.24
|
Dundee United Motherwell |
1-2 |
|
05.10.24
|
Hibernian Motherwell |
1-2 |
|
14.09.24
|
Aberdeen Motherwell |
2-1 |
|
31.08.24
|
St Johnstone Motherwell |
1-2 |
|
10.08.24
|
Rangers Motherwell |
2-1 |
|
20.07.24
|
Clyde Motherwell |
1-3 |
|
16.07.24
|
Montrose Motherwell (Penalties:4 - 5) |
1-1 |
|
09.07.24
|
Linlithgow Rose Motherwell |
2-4 |
|
15.05.24
|
Hibernian Motherwell |
3-0 |
|
04.04.2026
|
Motherwell Falkirk |
2-3
|
|
03.12.2025
|
Falkirk Motherwell |
0-0
|
|
18.10.2025
|
Motherwell Falkirk |
1-2
|
|
03.12.2025
|
Falkirk Motherwell |
0-0
|