Celtic v Falkirk: title chase meets top-six momentum | OneFootball

Celtic host Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership at Celtic Park on Sunday, 1 February 2026, with the hosts pushing for the top two and the visitors aiming to strengthen their top six position.

Celtic have dominated the recent head-to-head with five straight wins, including a 1-0 away victory at Falkirk on 14 January.

The Bhoys are unbeaten in five across competitions with three wins and two draws. The Bairns have four wins in their last five, including 4-1 against Hibernian and a cup progression at Hearts on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

The Hoops average 68% possession and 87.63% pass accuracy, with 11 clean sheets. Benjamin Nygren is joint top scorer on 11 league goals, with Daizen Maeda on seven. For The Bairns, Calvin Miller has six assists and 10 goal involvements, while Brian Graham has four. Their frequent crossing, 379 at 21.37% accuracy, suggests wide service could be a route.

At 45 points, the Bhoys could move into second with a win, depending on other results. The Bairns sit on 33 and would reach 36 with victory, which could take them above Hibernian into fifth.