Celtic vs Hearts Prediction, Lineups & Odds
We’re backing the +150 about Celtic off -2.5 goals on the Asian Handicap to get the better of Hearts. This betting prediction means a victory of three goals or more.
Expert Analysis
The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest stats.
Key Celtic vs Hearts stats:
We’re loving the +150 about the favourites overcoming a -2.5 goal handicap when it comes to this Scottish Premiership clash. Our betting tip means they need to win by three goals or more.
There are some betting alternatives which include Celtic to be leading at half-time and full-time in this game.
Last Matches & H2H
Celtic had six shots on target when they won 2-1 against Dundee F.C. at Scot Foam Stadium at Dens Park. James Forrest found the net twice during this Scottish Premiership match.
Hearts´s previous match was a 0-0 draw against Kilmarnock at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park. They had four shots on target and four corners in the Scottish Premiership match.
The latest match between Celtic and Hearts saw Hearts run out 2-0 winners at Tynecastle Park.
The previous 10 matches have not seen any draws. Celtic have won on eight occasions and Hearts have registered two victories.
Confirmed Lineups
Celtic (confirmed lineup): Joe Hart, Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Liam Scales, Greg Taylor, Matthew O'Riley, Callum McGregor, Reo Hatate, Nicolas-Gerrit Kuehn, Kyogo Furuhashi, James Forrest.
Hearts (confirmed lineup): Zander Clark, Stephen Kingsley, Frankie Kent, Kye Rowles, Dexter Lembikisa, Cameron Devlin, Beni Baningime, Jorge Grant, Alexander Cochrane, Kenneth Vargas, Lawrence Shankland.
Celtic vs Hearts Prediction
Celtic Asian Hcp -2.5 @ +150
Celtic vs Hearts Odds
Celtic are massive -450 favourites to win this Scottish Premiership game with the bookies and are regarded as 82% likely to win the match judging by the latest betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Hearts are trading at +1100.
You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. Both Teams to Score is a popular bet and the Yes/No options are something of a toss-up here.
The leading football betting sites allow customers to place a Bet Builder when it comes to Scottish Premiership matches. Simply pick out the selections that you fancy and then combine them together on your bet slip.
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Full Time Result
1
-450
X
+550
2
+1100
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Half Time Result
1
-163
X
+200
2
+700
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Double Chance
1X
-2000
12
-901
X2
+300
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Both Teams to Score
Yes
-125
No
-105
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Draw No Bet
1
-1587
2
+900
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Asian Handicap
1 Hcp -1.75
-121
2 Hcp +1.75
+102.5
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Total Goals
Under 2.5
+220
Over 2.5
-275
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Total Corners
Under 11.5
-110
Over 11.5
-125
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Celtic
Head to Head
Celtic vs Hearts
- Scottish Premiership: 03/03 2024 Hearts 2 Celtic 0
- Scottish Premiership: 16/12 2023 Celtic 0 Hearts 2
- Scottish Premiership: 22/10 2023 Hearts 1 Celtic 4
- Scottish Premiership: 07/05 2023 Hearts 0 Celtic 2
- Scottish Cup: 11/03 2023 Hearts 0 Celtic 3
- Scottish Premiership: 08/03 2023 Celtic 3 Hearts 1
- Scottish Premiership: 22/10 2022 Hearts 3 Celtic 4
- Scottish Premiership: 21/08 2022 Celtic 2 Hearts 0
- Scottish Premiership: 07/05 2022 Celtic 4 Hearts 1
- Scottish Premiership: 26/01 2022 Hearts 1 Celtic 2
Team Stats
Celtic FC Betting Stats
Heart of Midlothian FC Betting Stats
Full time Result
- 14 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in previous 20 matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 home matches
Full time Results
- 12 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in previous 20 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draws in previous 10 away matches
Goals
- An average of 2.35 goals scored and 0.95 conceded in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 12 of the previous 20 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 14 of the previous 20 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 10 of the previous 20 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 20 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
Corners
- An average of 9.5 corners awarded and 3.2 corners conceded in the last 20 matches
- An average of 10.1 corners awarded and 3 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 12.7 corners awarded in the last 20 matches
- An average of 13.1 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 14 and least corners in 1 of the last 20 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches
Corners
- An average of 6.25 corners awarded and 6 corners conceded in the last 20 matches
- An average of 5.6 corners awarded and 6.1 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 12.25 corners awarded in the last 20 matches
- An average of 11.7 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 7 of the last 20 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
Possession
- An average of 68% possession in the last 20 matches
- An average of 71% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 19 of the last 20 matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 home matches
Possession
- An average of 54% possession in the last 20 matches
- An average of 49% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 13 of the last 20 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
Team News
Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Celtic vs Hearts team news.
Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the Scottish Premiership squads.
Celtic vs Hearts Lineups
Celtic Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Hearts Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2
Celtic Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Hearts Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2
Celtic Substitutes
- 7Luis Palma
- 9Adam Idah
- 13Hyun-Jun Yang
- 17Maik Nawrocki
- 24Tomoki Iwata
- 28Paulo Bernardo
- 29Scott Bain
- 38Daizen Maeda
- 56Anthony Ralston
Hearts Substitutes
- 1Craig Gordon
- 11Yutaro Oda
- 13Nathaniel Atkinson
- 17Alan Forrest
- 18Barrie McKay
- 21Toby Sibbick
- 22Aidan Denholm
- 29Scott Fraser
- 30Kyosuke Tagawa
Previous Celtic Lineups
Previous Hearts Lineups
The Celtic vs Hearts lineups are available before kick-off, with the predicted lineups showing first and they are followed by confirmed starting 11s.
Injuries & Suspensions
Celtic Injury Table
Hearts Injury Table
Before the latest matches, get up-to-date injuries and suspensions news. We have the latest injury news and you can scroll through each list of players.
Find out the squads on a team-by-team basis, with stats available for each player.
Scottish Premiership Table
Scottish Premiership 2023/2024
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 33 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 80:26 | 78 |
| 2 | Rangers | 31 | 24 | 2 | 5 | 70:20 | 74 |
| 3 | Hearts | 33 | 19 | 5 | 9 | 46:34 | 62 |
| 4 | Kilmarnock | 33 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 43:34 | 51 |
| 5 | St Mirren | 33 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 38:43 | 43 |
| 6 | Dundee F.C. | 32 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 44:54 | 40 |
| 7 | Hibernian | 33 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 44:51 | 39 |
| 8 | Motherwell | 33 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 46:51 | 37 |
| 9 | Aberdeen | 33 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 35:49 | 35 |
| 10 | St Johnstone | 33 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 24:46 | 31 |
| 11 | Ross County | 32 | 6 | 9 | 17 | 29:54 | 27 |
| 12 | Livingston | 33 | 3 | 9 | 21 | 22:59 | 18 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rangers | 17 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 42:15 | 40 |
| 2 | Celtic | 16 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 42:12 | 39 |
| 3 | Kilmarnock | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 28:16 | 34 |
| 4 | Hearts | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 26:16 | 32 |
| 5 | St Mirren | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 21:16 | 27 |
| 6 | Hibernian | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 22:22 | 22 |
| 7 | Dundee F.C. | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 21:22 | 22 |
| 8 | Aberdeen | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 19:22 | 19 |
| 9 | Ross County | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 15:18 | 19 |
| 10 | Motherwell | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 27:28 | 18 |
| 11 | St Johnstone | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 15:24 | 18 |
| 12 | Livingston | 16 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 9:23 | 12 |
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