Dundee vs Falkirk: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Dundee vs Falkirk in the Premiership. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 GMT match.

• Fixture: Dundee vs Falkirk
• Date: Saturday, 27 December 2025
• Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
• Venue: Dens Park

Dundee might come into this match with a bit of a chip on their shoulder after a string of inconsistent results. They've shown they can score, as seen in their win against St Mirren, but their defence has been leaky, conceding in their last five games. With a 4-5-1 formation, Dundee will likely look to control the midfield and hit Falkirk on the counter, relying on the likes of Yogane and Robertson to make the difference.

Falkirk, on the other hand, have been more solid at the back, with three clean sheets in their last five games. Their recent win against Kilmarnock will give them confidence, but they'll need to be wary of Dundee's attacking threats. The 4-2-3-1 setup should allow Falkirk to maintain a strong defensive shape while still posing a threat through players like Tait and Graham. This match could be tight, but Falkirk's defensive record might just edge it.

Dundee's recent form has been a bit of a rollercoaster, with only one win in their last five games. That victory against St Mirren at home will give them some hope, but the three losses and a draw in their other matches show a team struggling for consistency. They'll need to tighten up at the back if they want to turn their fortunes around.

Recent Premiership Results:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Motherwell (A)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Livingston (A)

• Loss: 1-3 vs Aberdeen (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Celtic (A)

• Win: 3-1 vs St Mirren (H)

Falkirk have had a more solid run of late, with a win against Kilmarnock and two draws in their last five games. Their defence has been particularly impressive, keeping three clean sheets. This should give them confidence going into the match against Dundee, but they'll need to be clinical in front of goal to secure another win.

Recent Premiership Results:

• Win: 1-0 vs Kilmarnock (A)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Hearts (H)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Hibernian (A)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Motherwell (H)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Rangers (A)

The head-to-head record between Dundee and Falkirk doesn't give us much in the way of information, because they've only met once in the Premiership before. That game, played in October this year, resulted in a 2-1 win for Falkirk.

Recent Premiership Results

• Falkirk 2-1 Dundee (25 Oct 2025)

• Ryan Astley (Head) – Doubt

• Joe Westley (Ankle) – Out

• Clark Robertson (Thigh) - Doubt

• Keelan Adams (Groin) - Out

• Gary Oliver (Hamstring) – Doubt

• Thomas Lang (Foot) – Doubt

• Lewis Neilson (Ankle) – Doubt

• Aidan Nesbitt (Foot) – Doubt

• Jamie Sneddon (Hernia) – Doubt

• Coll Donaldson (Abdomen) – Out

• Predicted lineup: McCracken (GK), Wright (DF), Koumetio (DF), Graham (DF), Samuels (DF), Congreve (MF), Robertson (MF), Dhanda (MF), Jones (MF), Yogane (MF), Hay (AT)

Dundee's predicted 4-5-1 formation suggests a focus on midfield control, with Congreve, Dhanda, and Jones expected to dominate the centre of the park. Up front, Hay will look to exploit any gaps left by Falkirk's defence, with Yogane providing support from midfield.

• Predicted lineup: Bain (GK), Lissah (DF), Allan (DF), Henderson (DF), McCann (DF), Spencer (MF), Cartwright (MF), Wilson (MF), Tait (MF), Miller (MF), Graham (AT)

Falkirk's 4-2-3-1 setup indicates a balanced approach, with Spencer and Cartwright anchoring the midfield. The attacking trio of Wilson, Tait, and Miller will look to create chances for Graham, while the back four of Lissah, Allan, Henderson, and McCann aim to keep Dundee's forwards at bay.

• Robertson vs McCann: Robertson's pace and finishing will be tested by McCann's defensive solidity.

• Jones vs Miller: Jones will be looking to outplay Miller in the midfield battle to control the game's tempo.

• Yogane (Dundee): Yogane's creativity in midfield will be vital for Dundee's chances of winning.

• Tait (Falkirk): Tait's ability to unlock defences could be the key to Falkirk's success.

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Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Dundee 1-2 Falkirk in this match

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