"Falkirk, punching above their weight under John McGlynn in their first season back in the top flight, will start as favourites considering the nine-point gap between them - and Saturday's impressive 5-1 demolition of Kilmarnock. United, though, won 3-2 on their last league visit to Falkirk Stadium on Valentine's Day and also head into the tie on the back of victory - 2-1 at home to St Mirren on Tuesday."
"It is hard to believe they have only met twice before in the Scottish Cup, with United prevailing both times, although the latest was way back in 1967. Two-time winners United last reached the quarter-finals in 2022, when they lost to Celtic, having made it to the semis the previous season, when they beat Aberdeen before losing to Hibernian."
"Falkirk beat Premiership leaders Heart of Midlothian on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Tynecastle, then prevailed in their local derby away to third-tier Stenhousemuir 2-0 after extra time. United beat Championship outfit Ayr United 2-0 then League 2 side Spartans 2-1, both at home."
The Scottish Cup quarter-finals feature eight previous winners competing across four matches over three consecutive days. Falkirk, in their first season back in the top flight, face Dundee United on Friday as favorites due to their nine-point Premiership lead and impressive 5-1 victory over Kilmarnock. However, United enter the tie with recent momentum from a 2-1 win over St Mirren and hold a historical advantage, having won both previous Scottish Cup meetings with Falkirk, most recently in 1967. The teams have shown mixed league form against each other, with Falkirk winning 3-0 at Tannadice in November but drawing 2-2 in August. United last reached the quarter-finals in 2022, losing to Celtic, while Falkirk reached the semis in 2023 before losing to Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
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