Scottish Premiership· Regular Season - 9· Easter Road
Hibernian
Falkirk17 Oct
Hibernian vs Falkirk Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 17 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
1-0
Fair odds
1.80
Expected goals
1.9 - 1.0
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| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Hibernian +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 93% | 1.08 | 1.01 |
| 1XHibernian or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | 1.18 |
| AH2 +1.5Falkirk +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 67% | 1.50 | 1.42 |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 65% | 1.53 | 1.40 |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 54% | 1.84 | 1.73 |
| X2Falkirk or Draw | 50% | 2.00 | 2.23 |
| 1Hibernian to win | 50% | 2.00 | 1.65 |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 46% | 2.20 | 2.05 |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 45% | 2.24 | 2.11 |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 35% | 2.88 | 2.56 |
| AH1 -1.5Hibernian -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 33% | 2.99 | 2.50 |
| XDraw | 27% | 3.72 | 4.20 |
| 2Falkirk to win | 23% | 4.33 | 5.00 |
| AH2 -1.5Falkirk -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 7% | 13.88 | 10.00 |
Hibernian vs Falkirk odds comparison
Best price in each market highlighted.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | O2.5 | U2.5 | BTTS | No BTTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 1.65 | 3.75 | 4.80 | - | - | 1.73 | 2.05 |
| 1xBet | 1.62 | 3.96 | 4.99 | 1.68 | 2.11 | 1.69 | 2.05 |
| Dafabet | 1.65 | 4.20 | 5.00 | - | - | - | - |
| Bet365 | 1.62 | 4.00 | 5.00 | 1.73 | 2.10 | 1.75 | 2.00 |
| Marathonbet | 1.60 | 3.96 | 5.05 | 1.68 | 2.11 | 1.69 | 2.02 |
| Betfair | 1.67 | 4.00 | 4.50 | 1.75 | 2.05 | - | - |
| BetVictor | 1.62 | 3.80 | 4.75 | 1.67 | 2.03 | 1.67 | 2.05 |
| Pinnacle | 1.64 | 4.03 | 5.07 | 1.70 | 2.18 | - | - |
| SBO | 1.58 | 3.52 | 4.34 | 1.68 | 2.16 | - | - |
| Betano | 1.67 | 4.05 | 4.90 | 1.72 | 2.18 | 1.70 | 2.07 |
Hibernian vs Falkirk preview & analysis
Match preview
Hibernian host Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership (Regular Season - 9) at Easter Road on Saturday, 17 October 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Hibernian are struggling for results, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 5 and conceding 5. Most recently they lost to Dundee Utd 0-1 away. They're 10th in the table with 7 points from 8 games. Falkirk arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 7. Most recently they lost to Dundee 1-2 at home. They're 11th in the table with 6 points from 8 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Hibernian have won 3, Falkirk have won 2 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 3.3 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Hibernian favourites: Hibernian 50%, draw 27%, Falkirk 23%. We expect around 2.9 goals (1.9 - 1.0 in expected goals), with 55% for over 2.5 and 54% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals at 1.68, which our model rates at a 55% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Hibernian 1-0 Falkirk.
Recent form
Hibernian- 10 OctADundee Utd0-1
- 19 SeptHAberdeen1-1
- 15 SeptHKilmarnock0-1
- 12 SeptARoss County3-0
- 6 SeptAST Johnstone1-2
Falkirk- 10 OctHDundee1-2
- 19 SeptAST Johnstone1-1
- 15 SeptHHeart Of Midlothian2-1
- 5 SeptADundee Utd1-1
- 2 SeptHRangers1-2
Head to head
Scottish Premiership table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Celtic | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | +12 | 21 |
| 2 |  Rangers | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 19 |
| 3 |  Heart Of Midlothian | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +11 | 16 |
| 4 |  Dundee | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +3 | 13 |
| 5 |  ST Johnstone | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| 6 |  Dundee Utd | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 11 |
| 7 |  ST Mirren | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 10 |
| 8 |  Aberdeen | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 8 |
| 9 |  Motherwell | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
| 10 | Hibernian | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 7 |
| 11 | Falkirk | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -4 | 6 |
| 12 |  Kilmarnock | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -11 | 5 |
Hibernian vs Falkirk: FAQ
What is the Hibernian vs Falkirk prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.68. Our predicted score is Hibernian 1-0 Falkirk.
Who is the favourite to win Hibernian vs Falkirk?
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Hibernian are favourites. Our model gives Hibernian a 50% chance of winning, Falkirk 23%, and the draw 27%.
Will both teams score in Hibernian vs Falkirk?
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We rate both teams to score at 54%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Hibernian vs Falkirk kick off?
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Hibernian vs Falkirk kicks off at 14:00 UTC on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at Easter Road, Edinburgh.
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