Match Analysis: Falkirk vs Celtic
Falkirk vs Celtic ended 0-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Celtic beat Falkirk 1-0.
Goals: B. Nygren (Celtic, 43').
Falkirk had 43% possession to Celtic's 57%, with 11.00 shots to 8.00.
K. Schmeichel (Celtic) was the standout performer, rated 8.2.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
B. NygrenA. Engels
CelticOut: B. StewartIn: B. Parkinson
FalkirkOut: F. YeatsIn: L. Marsh
FalkirkOut: Yang Hyun-JunIn: L. McCowan
CelticOut: S. TounektiIn: R. Hatate
CelticKieran TierneyYellow Card
CelticOut: D. TaitIn: H. Cartwright
FalkirkOut: K. WilsonIn: E. Ross
FalkirkOut: C. MillerIn: E. Williams
FalkirkOut: A. EngelsIn: J. Kenny
CelticTEAM DATA
Match statistics
FalkirkStatistic
Celtic
43%
Possession
57%
11
Total Shots
8
6
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Blocked Shots
3
8
Shots Inside Box
7
3
Shots Outside Box
1
3
Corners
4
3
Offsides
1
8
Fouls
10
0
Yellow Cards
1
427
Total Passes
582
335
Accurate Passes
488
78%
Pass Accuracy
84%
1
Goalkeeper Saves
6
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Falkirk
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: John McGlynn
Starting XI
- 3L. McCannD
- 5L. HendersonD
- 8B. SpencerM
- 14F. YeatsM
- 16B. StewartF
- 19S. BainG
- 20C. AllanD
- 21D. TaitM
- 22K. WilsonM
- 28F. LissahD
- 29C. MillerM
Substitutes (9)
Celtic
Formation 4-3-3 · Coach: Martin O'Neill
Starting XI
- 1K. SchmeichelG
- 5L. ScalesD
- 6A. TrustyD
- 8B. NygrenM
- 13Yang Hyun-JunF
- 22J. AraujoD
- 23S. TounektiF
- 27A. EngelsM
- 38D. MaedaF
- 42C. McGregorM
- 63K. TierneyD
Substitutes (9)
- 12V. SinisaloG
- 14L. McCowanM
- 24J. KennyF
- 28P. BernardoM
- 41R. HatateM
- 47D. MurrayD
- 49J. ForrestM
- 51C. DonovanD
- 56A. RalstonD
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Celtic
K. Schmeichel
Rating 8.2 · 0 goals · 0 assists · 0 shots on target
MODEL REVIEW
Prediction vs actual result
Prediction review
No evaluated market was correct
A 50% probability is treated as neutral, not as a successful prediction.
Predicted score 1-1
Actual score 0-1
Confidence Low
Falkirk win
Final result: Celtic won
Under 2.5 goals
Final: 1 goals (0-1).
Yes
At least one team failed to score.
FINAL RESULT
Falkirk vs Celtic match analysis
Review Falkirk 0-1 Celtic with the final result, goals, events, lineups and detailed team statistics.
Final result
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