Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Falkirk vs Hibernian in the Premiership. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Falkirk vs Hibernian |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premiership |
| Date | Saturday, 09 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 15:00 BST |
| Venue | Falkirk Community Stadium |
Match Prediction: Falkirk 1-1 Hibernian
Prediction Stats
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Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 24 Jan 2026 |  Falkirk vs  Hibernian |
4 – 1 | Falkirk Community Stadium |
| Premiership | 06 Dec 2025 | Hibernian vs Falkirk |
3 – 0 | Easter Road Stadium |
| Premiership | 23 Sep 2025 | Falkirk vs Hibernian |
2 – 2 | Falkirk Community Stadium |
| Premiership | 27 Mar 2010 | Falkirk vs Hibernian |
1 – 3 | Falkirk Community Stadium |
| Premiership | 28 Nov 2009 | Hibernian vs Falkirk |
2 – 0 | Easter Road Stadium |
Falkirk come into this with a mixed recent league run, but they have shown they can still find results at home and away, including a 1-0 win over Motherwell and a 3-2 win at Motherwell. Hibernian’s league form is less convincing on the evidence provided, with three straight defeats before this fixture, and that makes this a game where the visitors will want to steady things quickly. The head-to-head data is split enough to suggest Falkirk are not without a chance, especially after their 4-1 win in January.
That said, Hibernian’s stronger recent ceiling is clear from the 3-0 win over Kilmarnock, and their attacking shape gives them a route to control spells if they settle early. Falkirk have also been involved in higher-scoring games, including the 3-6 loss to Rangers, so there is a sense that chances could appear at both ends. Match Prediction: Falkirk 1-2 Hibernian
Form Guide & Team Overview
Falkirk
Falkirk’s recent league form has been inconsistent, with two wins and three defeats across their last five. The wins over Motherwell, home and away, show they can grind out results, but the losses to Celtic, Rangers and St. Mirren also point to a side that has struggled for control against stronger or more efficient opponents.
The scorelines suggest Falkirk are capable of contributing in open games, particularly after the 3-2 win at Motherwell and the 3-6 defeat to Rangers. At home, though, the 1-0 win over Motherwell is the clearest positive, and that gives them something to build on going into this one.
Falkirk Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 2 May 2026 | Falkirk vs  Motherwell |
1 – 0 | W | Falkirk Community Stadium |
| Premiership | 25 Apr 2026 |  Celtic vs Falkirk |
3 – 1 | L | Celtic Park |
| Premiership | 12 Apr 2026 | Falkirk vs  Rangers |
3 – 6 | L | Falkirk Community Stadium |
| Premiership | 4 Apr 2026 | Motherwell vs Falkirk |
2 – 3 | W | Fir Park |
| Premiership | 21 Mar 2026 | Falkirk vs  St. Mirren |
1 – 2 | L | Falkirk Community Stadium |
Hibernian
Hibernian’s recent league form has dipped, with three defeats in a row against Celtic, Hearts and Aberdeen. Before that run, though, they beat Kilmarnock 3-0 and drew 0-0 away to Motherwell, so there is evidence of a side that can still be organised and effective when things click.
The recent results point to a team that has been tighter in some matches than Falkirk, but without enough end product in the last three. That makes their attacking players important here, because the recent numbers show they need to turn decent spells into goals more reliably.
Hibernian Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 3 May 2026 | Hibernian vs Celtic |
1 – 2 | L | Easter Road Stadium |
| Premiership | 26 Apr 2026 | Hibernian vs  Hearts |
1 – 2 | L | Easter Road Stadium |
| Premiership | 11 Apr 2026 |  Aberdeen vs Hibernian |
2 – 0 | L | Pittodrie Stadium |
| Premiership | 4 Apr 2026 | Hibernian vs  Kilmarnock |
3 – 0 | W | Easter Road Stadium |
| Premiership | 21 Mar 2026 | Motherwell vs Hibernian |
0 – 0 | D | Fir Park |
Team News & Injury Report
Falkirk
- No injuries have been reported for the current season.
Hibernian
- Munashe Garananga (Unknown Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Falkirk (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Nicky Hogarth (Goalkeeper), Connor Allan (Defender), Filip Lissah (Defender), Leon McCann (Defender), Lewis Neilson (Defender), Ben Broggio (Midfielder), Brad Spencer (Midfielder), Calvin Miller (Midfielder), Dylan Tait (Midfielder), Finn Yeats (Midfielder), Barney Stewart (Attacker)
Falkirk’s 4-2-3-1 should give them a compact base with enough bodies in midfield to stay competitive against Hibernian’s central runners. The shape also leaves Barney Stewart as the main outlet, with support arriving from the line of three behind him.
Hibernian (3-4-1-2)
Predicted lineup: Jordan Smith (Goalkeeper), Jack Iredale (Defender), Rocky Bushiri (Defender), Warren O'Hora (Defender), Joe Newell (Midfielder), Kanayo Megwa (Midfielder), Miguel Chaiwa (Midfielder), Nicky Cadden (Midfielder), Jamie McGrath (Attacker), Martin Boyle (Attacker), Owen Elding (Attacker)
Hibernian’s 3-4-1-2 gives them a strong central spine and allows Jamie McGrath to operate between the lines behind the front pair. With wing-backs providing width, the shape should help them stretch Falkirk and create more direct chances in the final third.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Falkirk | Hibernian | Text |
|---|---|---|
| Falkirk | Hibernian | Barney Stewart will need to work hard against Jack Iredale if Falkirk are to hold the ball up and turn attacks into something more dangerous. |
| Falkirk | Hibernian | Ben Broggio against Joe Newell could shape the midfield battle, with both players likely important to how each side moves the ball. |
| Falkirk | Hibernian | Barney Stewart is key for Falkirk because he is the main attacking reference point in their 4-2-3-1 and the player most likely to finish moves. |
| Falkirk | Hibernian | Jamie McGrath is key for Hibernian because he links midfield and attack, and his role behind the forwards should help them create chances. |
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