Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Hearts vs Falkirk in the Premiership. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Hearts vs Falkirk |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premiership |
| Date | Wednesday, 13 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 20:00 BST |
| Venue | Tynecastle Park |
Match Prediction: Hearts 2-1 Falkirk
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 21 Feb 2026 |  Hearts vs  Falkirk |
1 – 0 | Tynecastle Park |
| Premiership | 13 Dec 2025 | Falkirk vs Hearts |
0 – 2 | Falkirk Community Stadium |
| Premiership | 27 Sep 2025 | Hearts vs Falkirk |
3 – 0 | Tynecastle Park |
| Premiership | 13 Feb 2010 | Hearts vs Falkirk |
3 – 2 | Tynecastle Park |
| Premiership | 26 Dec 2009 | Falkirk vs Hearts |
0 – 1 | Falkirk Community Stadium |
Hearts come into this at Tynecastle Park with five straight league results without defeat, including wins over Rangers, Hibernian and Motherwell, so the form line is clearly in their favour. Falkirk have been more mixed, with two wins and three defeats in their last five league matches, and they have conceded three or more goals in two of those losses.
The head-to-head record also leans Hearts’ way, with three wins from the last three meetings in 2025-26 and no goals conceded in those two most recent wins. With no xG data available, the clearest read is that Hearts have the stronger recent results and the more stable defensive record in this fixture. Match Prediction: Hearts 2-1 Falkirk
Form Guide & Team Overview
Hearts
Hearts arrive in strong league form, winning four of their last five and drawing the other. That run includes a 2-1 home win over Rangers, a 2-1 away win at Hibernian, and a 3-1 home win against Motherwell, which points to a side producing consistent results at both ends of the pitch.
Their most recent five league matches also show they have been hard to beat, with only the 2-2 draw at Livingston stopping a perfect sequence. At Tynecastle Park, the 2-1 win over Rangers and 3-1 win over Motherwell suggest they have been effective in front of their own supporters.
Hearts Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 4 May 2026 | Hearts vs  Rangers |
2 – 1 | W | Tynecastle Park |
| Premiership | 26 Apr 2026 |  Hibernian vs Hearts |
1 – 2 | W | Easter Road Stadium |
| Premiership | 11 Apr 2026 | Hearts vs  Motherwell |
3 – 1 | W | Tynecastle Park |
| Premiership | 5 Apr 2026 |  Livingston vs Hearts |
2 – 2 | D | Tony Macaroni Arena |
| Premiership | 21 Mar 2026 | Hearts vs  Dundee |
1 – 0 | W | Tynecastle Park |
Falkirk
Falkirk’s recent league form has been less settled, with two wins and three defeats across their last five. They did beat Motherwell 1-0 at home and 3-2 away, but those positives sit alongside losses to Celtic, Rangers and St. Mirren.
The scorelines also show some defensive issues, particularly in the 3-6 defeat to Rangers and the 1-3 loss at Celtic. Even in the wins, Falkirk have needed to work hard to get over the line, so their recent results point to a side capable of scoring but vulnerable when the game opens up.
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 |
Team News & Injury Report
Hearts
- Oisin McEntee (Thigh Problems)
Falkirk
- No injuries have been reported for the current season.
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Hearts (3-4-2-1)
Predicted lineup: Alexander Schwolow (Goalkeeper), Craig Halkett (Defender), Michael Steinwender (Defender), Stuart Findlay (Defender), Alexandros Kyziridis (Midfielder), Beni Baningime (Midfielder), Marc Leonard (Midfielder), Stephen Kingsley (Midfielder), Cláudio Braga (Attacker), Islam Chesnokov (Attacker), Lawrence Shankland (Attacker)
Hearts’ predicted 3-4-2-1 gives them a solid base of three defenders with enough cover in midfield to control territory and support attacks. The two players behind the front striker should help Cláudio Braga and Lawrence Shankland stay close to goal and make Hearts more direct in the final third.
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 predicted 4-2-3-1 should give them a compact shape through the middle, with two deeper midfielders helping protect the back four. That setup also leaves Barney Stewart as the main outlet, with the three attacking midfielders expected to link play and support him when Falkirk break forward.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Hearts | Falkirk | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Hearts | Falkirk | Cláudio Braga will look to use his attacking position to test Connor Allan and help Hearts carry their recent scoring form into this match. |
| Hearts | Falkirk | Alexandros Kyziridis can add balance and forward support from midfield, while Ben Broggio will need to track his movement and limit space between the lines. |
| Hearts | Falkirk | Cláudio Braga is key for Hearts because he gives them another attacking option alongside Lawrence Shankland and has been part of a side that has kept winning. |
| Hearts | Falkirk | Barney Stewart is key for Falkirk because he is the main attacking reference in the predicted 4-2-3-1 and the player most likely to turn their chances into goals. |
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