Celtic vs Hearts Preview
Celtic host Hearts in a Scottish Premiership fixture that brings together two sides with genuinely contrasting momentum right now. Celtic have been in scintillating form at home, while Hearts arrive having put together a commendable run of results that includes wins over both Rangers and Hibernian.
The head-to-head history between these clubs has been surprisingly competitive, with Hearts winning at Celtic Park earlier this season and the sides drawing 2-2 at Tynecastle, making this far from a foregone conclusion.
Celtic Purring at Parkhead with Unstoppable Home Form
Celtic have been nothing short of imperious at home during this recent run. Their last home outing brought a commanding 3-1 victory over Rangers, and they have also posted home wins over Falkirk and Motherwell by the same scoreline, showing a dominant, clinical, and ruthlessly efficient side in front of their own supporters.
Overall, Celtic have won five consecutive outings across their last five results, losing only their home game to Hibernian earlier in that stretch. Picking up a 1-2 away win at Hibernian and a 1-2 victory away at Dundee FC underlines just how composed and purposeful this relentless, well-organised squad have been throughout this period.
Hearts Defying Expectations and Carrying Real Belief
Hearts arrive here in strong overall form for a side of their standing, having beaten Rangers at home and claimed a fine 1-2 away victory at Hibernian in recent outings. Their home win over Motherwell showed this determined, energetic squad can be genuinely menacing when their attacking play clicks into gear.
Away from home, however, Hearts have been less convincing and more vulnerable. Their last five away results include a draw at Motherwell, a defeat at Kilmarnock, and a heavy 4-2 loss away at Rangers, suggesting this spirited side can struggle to impose themselves consistently when playing on the road.
Celtic vs Hearts Prediction
Hearts have shown they can compete in this fixture considering their gutsy, determined, and surprisingly clinical performance in recent memorable meetings against Celtic. Hearts to win is available at 4.62 odds for the brave.
Both sides have shown attacking intent in their recent outings, and Celtic’s home games in particular have been high-scoring affairs. The over 3.5 goals market looks a sound option at 2.50 odds.
Hearts winning 3-2 would be a remarkable result but fits the attacking quality both sides have shown recently. That correct score is available at 33.00 odds for the adventurous punter.