Scottish PremiershipFalkirk Stadium, Falkirk10°24 km/h

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    FalkirkFalkirkPossession control
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    Dundee FCDundee FCLow block & direct
    The model's lean: 1 · Falkirk (42%)Best value by the model: 2 · Dundee FC @ 3.59 (+18 %)

    Falkirk vs Dundee FC · Scottish Premiership

    1 · Falkirk 42%X 25%33% Dundee FC · 2

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    Analysis: Falkirk – Dundee FC

    Marcus Johansson · · Analysis from the match model · How the predictions work

    TEXT:

    Falkirk's possession-oriented style will be put to the test against Dundee's defensive rigidity and direct approach. The hosts will look to control the tempo, but their expected goals per match, a mere 0.92, suggests potential struggles breaking down the visitors' low block. Dundee, despite a recent head-to-head defeat, holds a small xG edge and thrives in counter-attacking situations, which could exploit any mistakes by Falkirk.

    The numbers paint a tightly contested picture, with Falkirk slightly favored at 42% to win, compared to Dundee's 33%. However, the visitors hold statistical advantages in both points and xPoints this season, indicating that they might execute their tactical plan more effectively. The expected goals are relatively balanced, with Falkirk at 1.40 and Dundee at 1.17, hinting at a low-scoring affair, especially given the expected rain which tends to suppress goal-scoring opportunities.

    Despite the small sample size of head-to-head matchups since 2023, where Falkirk leads 2-1, the historical edge carries less weight than current form. Dundee's xGA at 1.6, matching Falkirk's, suggests a robust defensive setup, likely making it difficult for the hosts to find the net. The model leans towards Falkirk overall, though the most probable single scoreline is a 1-1 draw, backed by a 13% likelihood.

    For those seeking value, the under 2.5 goals at odds of 2.02 with LeoVegas stands out, offering a 6% edge according to the model. With goals likely at a premium and the tactical battle set to unfold, backing the under could be the sharpest play, where the conditions and playing styles both point towards a cautious, low-scoring match.

    FalkirkFalkirk
    Form LLDWD
    League ranking xG #12xGA #8xT #11xP/match #9Points #11
    Key players
    • Jacob MurrellFxG 0.44 · xT -0.03
    • Ryan StrainRWBxG 0.04 · xT 0.12
    • Deniss MeļņiksCBxG 0.00 · xT 0.05
    Dundee FCDundee FC
    Form WLDLW
    League ranking xG #8xGA #7xT #12xP/match #4Points #4
    Key players
    • Bradley Thomas FinkFxG 0.30 · xT -0.02
    • Joseph BevanRWxG 0.14 · xT 0.12
    • Joe WestleyLWxG 0.65 · xT 0.01

    Match prediction: Falkirk – Dundee FC

    Predicted score matrix

    Dundee FC →
    Falkirk →
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4+
    0
    0–08.0%
    0–18.6%
    0–25.2%
    0–32.0%
    0–4+0.8%
    1
    1–010.4%
    1–112.9%
    1–27.3%
    1–32.9%
    1–4+1.1%
    2
    2–07.5%
    2–18.8%
    2–25.1%
    2–32.0%
    2–4+0.8%
    3
    3–03.5%
    3–14.1%
    3–22.4%
    3–30.9%
    3–4+0.4%
    4+
    4+–01.7%
    4+–11.9%
    4+–21.1%
    4+–30.4%
    4+–4+0.2%
    Probability per final score. Rows = home goals, columns = away goals.

    Most likely scorelines

    1. 1.1-113%
    2. 2.1-010%
    3. 3.2-19%
    4. 4.0-19%
    5. 5.0-08%
    Expected goals
    1,40–1,17
    Both teams to score
    52%

    Over/under goals

    Expected goals: 2,6
    Under 2,553%
    @2.08EV+6%
    Over 2,547%
    @1.75

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    01 · 2 legs

    Safe

    • Double chance Falkirk or draw (1X)69%
    • Under 3.5 goals74%

    Combined probability

    51%

    Fair odds

    1.96

    Two legs pulling the same way — the probability is computed exactly from the score matrix, not multiplied.

    02 · 3 legs

    Balanced

    • Double chance Falkirk or draw (1X)69%
    • Under 2.5 goals53%
    • Ben Krauhaus to score19%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The whole slip is priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches — the scorer interacts with result and total goals, never naive multiplication.

    03 · 4 legs

    Bold

    • Both teams to score52%
    • Over 2.5 goals47%
    • Ben Krauhaus to score19%
    • Finley Frank Barbrook to be booked22%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The goal-fest: both teams score with at least three goals, plus the match's most likely scorer and card candidate — all priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches.

    Odds & value

    The model's value spots

    Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).

    • 2 · Dundee FC33% probability@3.59PinnacleEV+18%reference odds
    • 2 · Dundee FC33% probability@3.45BetsafeEV+14%reference odds
    • 2 · Dundee FC33% probability@3.45NordicbetEV+14%reference odds
    Bookmaker1 · FalkirkX2 · Dundee FC
    Betsafe2.023.40
    EV+ 14%
    3.45
    LeoVegas2.053.45
    EV+ 5%
    3.20
    Nordicbet2.023.40
    EV+ 14%
    3.45
    Pinnacle2.023.56
    EV+ 18%
    3.59

    Odds updated 4 Oct, 02:36

    Statistics

    Head-to-head

    3 matches
    Falkirk 2Draw 0Dundee FC 1
    Goals: 3–2 (⌀ 1,7)

    Head-to-head based on Scottish Premiership data since 2023.

    xG & xGA per match — 3-game rolling average

    Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).

    Falkirk
    Dundee FC
    When goals are scored and conceded — 2026
    Falkirk (6–9)
    Dundee FC (9–7)
    Pass networks

    Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.

    Falkirk
    Ryan Strain: 233 passningar, xT 0.56StrainBrad Spencer: 190 passningar, xT 0.57SpencerLiam Henderson: 186 passningar, xT 0.49HendersonFinley Frank Barbrook: 165 passningar, xT -0.04BarbrookScott Bain: 154 passningar, xT 0.12BainLeon McCann: 147 passningar, xT 0.35McCannLewis Neilson: 140 passningar, xT 0.14NeilsonBen Krauhaus: 102 passningar, xT 0.09KrauhausEthan Ross: 52 passningar, xT 0.32RossDeniss Meļņiks: 47 passningar, xT 0.04MeļņiksOwen Eames: 45 passningar, xT 0.07Eames
    Dundee FC
    Owen Lucas Bevan: 164 passningar, xT 0.16BevanRyan Astley: 157 passningar, xT 0.22AstleyEthan Billy Hamilton: 134 passningar, xT -0.21HamiltonOwen Olamidayo Goodman: 121 passningar, xT 0.06GoodmanDrey Wright: 91 passningar, xT 0.31WrightIdris Adewale Olarewaju Odutayo: 87 passningar, xT 0.1OdutayoRyan James Finnigan: 79 passningar, xT 0.3FinniganAlan James Forrest: 75 passningar, xT 0.27ForrestFinlay Robertson: 49 passningar, xT 0.01RobertsonImari Samuels: 42 passningar, xT 0.26SamuelsBradley Halliday: 27 passningar, xT 0.35Halliday
    xT networks

    The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.

    Falkirk
    Ryan Strain: 233 passningar, xT 0.56StrainBrad Spencer: 190 passningar, xT 0.57SpencerLiam Henderson: 186 passningar, xT 0.49HendersonFinley Frank Barbrook: 165 passningar, xT -0.04BarbrookScott Bain: 154 passningar, xT 0.12BainLeon McCann: 147 passningar, xT 0.35McCannLewis Neilson: 140 passningar, xT 0.14NeilsonBen Krauhaus: 102 passningar, xT 0.09KrauhausEthan Ross: 52 passningar, xT 0.32RossDeniss Meļņiks: 47 passningar, xT 0.04MeļņiksOwen Eames: 45 passningar, xT 0.07Eames
    Dundee FC
    Owen Lucas Bevan: 164 passningar, xT 0.16BevanRyan Astley: 157 passningar, xT 0.22AstleyEthan Billy Hamilton: 134 passningar, xT -0.21HamiltonOwen Olamidayo Goodman: 121 passningar, xT 0.06GoodmanDrey Wright: 91 passningar, xT 0.31WrightIdris Adewale Olarewaju Odutayo: 87 passningar, xT 0.1OdutayoRyan James Finnigan: 79 passningar, xT 0.3FinniganAlan James Forrest: 75 passningar, xT 0.27ForrestFinlay Robertson: 49 passningar, xT 0.01RobertsonImari Samuels: 42 passningar, xT 0.26SamuelsBradley Halliday: 27 passningar, xT 0.35Halliday

    The teams in numbers

    PerformanceFalkirkDundee FC
    Points610
    xPoints7.811.1
    xG per match0.921.3
    xGA per match1.61.6
    xG within 8s of winning the ball0.180.23
    xGA within 8s of losing the ball0.440.26
    Playing styleFalkirkDundee FC
    Build-up efficiency0.320.34
    Field tilt0.460.25
    xT per match0.590.52
    xTA per match11.4
    Won balls, offensive half2920
    Pressing intensity0.230.25
    Pressing efficiency0.310.25
    Pressing efficiency, offensive half0.310.21
    Entries into the box per match98
    Entries into the box against1519
    Pass completion %0.720.67
    Pass completion % under pressure0.720.64
    Passes per match322239
    Passes against per match380475
    Switches of play per match3020.6
    Long balls per match3725
    Set piecesFalkirkDundee FC
    xG from free kicks0.020.04
    Corners per match4.74.4
    Corners against per match67.3
    xG per corner0.010.03
    xGA per corner against0.020.02
    First touch, offensive corners %0.390.32
    First touch, defensive corners %0.670.57
    OtherFalkirkDundee FC
    Throw-in control0.740.75
    The goalkeepersScott Bain (Falkirk)Owen Olamidayo Goodman (Dundee FC)
    Saves3027
    Save %77%79%
    xG prevented67%55%
    Claims0 (0%)0 (0%)

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who wins Falkirk vs Dundee FC according to our model?

    The model gives Falkirk a 42% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Falkirk 42%, draw 25%, Dundee FC 33%.

    What is the most likely scoreline?

    The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 13% probability.

    Over or under 2.5 goals?

    The model rates over 2.5 goals at 47% and under at 53%.

    Will both teams score?

    The probability of both teams scoring is 52% according to the model.

    Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?

    The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.

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