Celtic vs Falkirk Prediction and Betting Tips
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Celtic vs Falkirk

, KO: 19:45 , Celtic Park
Falkirk

It will be fascinating to see how Celtic react to Brendan Rodgers' shock departure when Falkirk come calling in the SPFL Premiership.

I'm sure I wasn't the only punter who cashed in by backing Hearts at 9/4 when they faced the injury-hit Hoops at Tynecastle on Sunday.

That defeat has left the champions eight points behind the Jambos in the title race but it was still a big surprise when Rodgers resigned late on Monday night.

Former boss Martin O'Neill has come out of semi-retirement to take change along with Shaun Maloney, who had been working with the Parkhead youths.

And they are in at the deep end, with this clash against the Bairns followed by an Old Firm League Cup semi-final.

Falkirk are rank outsiders at Celtic Park after jumping from League One to the Premiership in just two seasons.

But the Bairns always have a go under John McGlynn and they're in good form, with just one defeat in their last five SPFL Premiership games.

How the bookies view it: Hurting Hoops to hit back

Despite losing their last two Scottish Premiership games, Celtic are 2/11 hot favourites with BOYLE Sports. Falkirk are 14/1 rank outsiders and even the draw is pretty big at 6/1.

Recent head to head: Big Bhoys v Bairns

This is the first league meeting of these sides for 15 years but they've faced off three times in the cup across the last five seasons.

Celtic won all of those ties and you have to go back to 2007 for Falkirk's last win over the Hoops.

Players to watch: Fallen Engels back in favour

Celtic's record signing Arne Engels has started the last two matches after being out of favour. He usually takes the penalties and corners so backing him for a goal or assist could pay off. The Belgian is 7/4 at BOYLE Sports for anytime scorer but I've yet to see any prices for an assist.

Calvin Miller started his career at Parkhead so the Falkirk winger will be desperate to impress. He has three goals to his name already this season and is 13/2 to add to that tally.

Probable line-ups

It will be interesting to see if O'Neill and Maloney keep faith with young defender Dane Murray after he cost Celtic two goals against Hearts. Auston Trusty could replace him while Shin Yamada is fighting with Johnny Kenny to start up front after a decent cameo on Sunday.

Falkirk should stick with the same side that defeated Dundee at the weekend, with Coll Donaldson, Lewis Neilson, Aidan Nesbitt and Ethan Ross set to miss out again. Full-back Leon McCann is a doubt.

Celtic: Schmeichel, Donovan, Trusty, Scales, Saracchi, McGregor, Engels, McCowan, Nygren, Tounekti, Kenny.

Falkirk: Bain, Adams, Henderson, Allan, Lissah, Spencer, Tait, Wilson, Williams, Miller, MacIver.

Anything else catch the eye?

This fixture has delivered goals galore of late and the omens are good for another thriller, with both sides missing key players in defence.

BTTS and over 4.5 goals has landed on Falkirk's last two trips to Celtic Park so combining BTTS with over 2.5 goals here appeals at 11/10 with BOYLE Sports. I also like the 10/11 available for over 1.5 first-half strikes.

Celtic haven't picked up a card in their last three home games with Falkirk so there could be some value in betting against both teams being carded at 5/4 with Bet365.

The Hoops won 16-2 on the corner count when these sides faced off earlier this season in the League Cup. Backing them at -6 in the corner handicap for this one pays 20/21.

Celtic vs Falkirk Betting Tips & Predictions
Over 1.5 first-half goals
10/11
Boylesports
BTTS and over 2.5 goals
11/10
Boylesports
Both teams to pick up a card? No
5/4
Bet365
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