Falkirk vs Dundee Prediction: McGlynn can mastermind another success

This time last year, Falkirk were bidding to earn promotion from the Scottish Championship to the top flight. Fast forward 12 months and the Bairns are enjoying a campaign which looks set to secure them a top-six finish in a triumphant return to the Scottish Premiership.

An excellent December and January has seen Dundee ease their relegation fears, but the Dee are not quite out of the woods yet, and Steven Pressley’s men will be on the hunt for points at the Falkirk Stadium on Wednesday night (19:45 GMT). Ahead of the action, check out my Falkirk vs Dundee predictions below.

Team News

Ben Parkinson and Ethan Williams are out for the home side, but Gary Oliver could return from injury. Brian Graham led the Falkirk frontline in their 2-0 extra-time Scottish Cup success on Sunday, but the 38-year-old is likely to be replaced by Barney Stewart, who came off the bench to score at the weekend.

Clark Robertson and Joe Westley are nearing a return, but a trip to Falkirk is likely to come too soon for the duo. Ashley Hay and Billy Koumetio will definitely miss Wednesday night’s contest.

Football Odds

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Falkirk vs Dundee Odds

Falkirk are 8/13 to collect another three points on home turf, while Dundee are 9/2 and the draw is available at 11/4. Over/under 2.5 goals is pick ‘em at 10/11 and both teams to score is a 5/6 chance.

Match Result - Falkirk @ 8/13

Falkirk have worked their way into a top-six position following an excellent campaign, and the side who were promoted from the Scottish Championship last season, still look to be underrated by the prices.

John McGlynn’s men have lost only three of their 12 home league matches this term, and two of those defeats have come to Hearts and Celtic.

The Bairns were good enough to win at Tynecastle in a Scottish Cup tie last month, and that penalty shootout success followed an excellent performance to draw 1-1 in 90 minutes.

McGlynn has built a spirited, together and talented squad, and the numbers suggest that Falkirk deserve their league position.

Dundee have eased their relegation fears with a string of positive results at Dens Park over the last two months, but the Dark Blues have won only one of their 13 away league matches this season.

Both sides were taken to extra time in the Scottish Cup at the weekend, but Dundee were made to work hard by Celtic and suffered late heartbreak at Parkhead.

Falkirk should collect another three points and strengthen their top-six position.

Barney Stewart to score first @ 3/1

Barney Stewart has given Falkirk an added dimension since returning from a loan spell at Dunfermline, and the 21-year-old forward can open the scoring on Wednesday night.

The Scot scored eight goals during his time with the Pars, and Stewart hogged the spotlight when notching a hat-trick in Falkirk’s 4-1 win over Hibs last month.

The 21-year-old found the net in extra time against Stenhousemuir at the weekend, and he should be given the nod to replace Brian Graham up front when Dundee come to town.

The Falkirk forward looks a good bet to get the first goal of the game.

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