Motherwell vs Falkirk Prediction & Betting Tips

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Motherwell and Falkirk meet in the Scottish Premiership with both sides searching for consistency after a mixed start to the season. The hosts have proven difficult to beat, but a series of narrow scorelines shows their struggle to convert draws into wins. Falkirk, meanwhile, are finding goals away from home hard to come by and remain vulnerable in defence.

Motherwell Showing Stability at Home

Motherwell have lost only once in seven league outings and collected five draws along the way. Their 2-0 win against Aberdeen in late September was a timely reminder of how compact they can be at Fir Park. At home, the Steelmen have drawn with Rangers and Kilmarnock before beating Aberdeen, keeping things tight in all three matches.

They have scored 11 goals and conceded 10 overall, suggesting a balanced side rather than an attacking one. The trend of low scoring games has continued across most fixtures, with no home match producing more than four goals. That ability to control tempo and defend deep makes them hard to break down.

Falkirk Struggling for Momentum Away from Home

Falkirk’s recent run underlines inconsistency. They have taken only one win from seven matches, earning most of their points from draws. Their latest results show a 1-1 against Rangers and a 3-0 defeat at Hearts, confirming both resilience and fragility depending on the opposition.

On the road, they managed a clean sheet and victory at Aberdeen but lost heavily at Livingston and Hearts. Across those trips they have conceded seven goals and scored just two. Their attack looks limited, while defensive lapses often appear after halftime.

Smart Insights by LeagueLane®

• Motherwell are unbeaten at home this season, with all three games finishing under 3.5 goals.
• Falkirk have scored in only one of their last three away league fixtures.
• Four of the last five Motherwell games ended with both teams scoring.
• Falkirk’s last two defeats away from home were by margins of two goals or more.

Motherwell vs Falkirk Prediction

Motherwell’s measured home form contrasts with Falkirk’s defensive problems away. The hosts create enough chances to control possession without overexposing themselves. With their defensive record improving and Falkirk’s attack lacking precision, this match points toward another steady Motherwell performance.

A disciplined home win looks likely. Motherwell’s clean sheet against Aberdeen and their ability to keep scores modest suggest a controlled display. Backing the hosts to win with fewer than four total goals suits the trend.

Aron Wright- October 16, 2025

Motherwell vs Falkirk Betting Tips

Motherwell to win & Under 3.5 goals

OK

2.88 Odds

Motherwell 2-0

OK

10.00 Odds