Celtic will host Hearts in the derby of the upcoming Scottish Premiership round on Saturday, 14 September.
Can Celtic stay on the track towards winning the title or will Hearts surprise them in this duel? Read our Celtic vs Hearts prediction to find that out and learn more about the game.
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Celtic vs Hearts prediction: A confident win for the reigning champs
Key Stats
- Celtic have won nine games in a row, including pre-season friendlies.
- Hearts are on a six-game losing streak right now.
- Celtic have kept a clean sheet in four of the five games they've played since the season started.
- Hearts have failed to score in five of their seven games this season in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Celtic 3-0 Hearts
With their domination in the overall H2H against Hearts and their great form at the moment, Celtic should be able to notch a convincing win. We see a repeat of their previous duel and a 3-0 win for the hosts.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Celtic the absolute favourites
- HOME: 2/11 (1.18) – 84.60%
- DRAW: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.30%
- AWAY: 11/1 (12.00) – 8.30%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these Celtic vs Hearts odds that the hosts are the expected winners, which is hardly surprising given that Celtic are top of the table with all four wins so far.
That being said, Hearts are one of the better teams in Scotland, but they've been in poor form to start the season since they've lost all of their matches but one, including both the domestic championship and Europe.
In any case, if you want to check out more predictions, take a look at our favourite betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Hearts with the recent surge
After losing to 10 times in a row, Hearts have beaten Celtic twice in the last three duels, so things are looking a bit better for them. That being said, they did lose their last meeting with Celtic convincingly and if we look at the overall H2H record, Celtic have a significant advantage: 192-69-78.
Scotland Premiership 04/05/24
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Scotland Premiership 03/03/24
Hearts
Celtic
Scotland Premiership 16/12/23
Celtic
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Scotland Premiership 22/10/23
Hearts
Celtic
Scotland Premiership 07/05/23
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Celtic preview: On a great run and looking for more
With nine wins in a row – four in the pre-season and five since the season started – Celtic are seem to be cruising towards defending their title in Scotland. Of course, it is still early and Celtic have lost one of their key players Mat O'Riley who moved to Brighton, but still, they are looking great at the moment, including their 3-0 win over Rangers in the last round of the Premiership.
Another positive for Celtic is their clean bill of health at the moment.
Predicted lineup: Schmeichel (GK), Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor, McGregor, Bernardo, Hatate, Kuhn, Maeda & Kyogo
Scotland Premiership 01/09/24
W
Rangers
0
Celtic
3
Scotland Premiership 25/08/24
W
St Mirren
0
Celtic
3
Scotland League Cup 18/08/24
W
Hibernian
1
Celtic
3
Scotland Premiership 11/08/24
W
Hibernian
0
Celtic
2
Scotland Premiership 04/08/24
W
Kilmarnock
0
Celtic
4
Hearts preview: Hoping to end their losing streak
Last season was a good one for Hearts since they've finished third in the standings, but this season has been a rough one for them so far, with the team being eliminated from the Europa League (they'll play in the Europe Conference League). On top of that, Hearts have only one point from the first four rounds in the Championship.
Meanwhile, Calem Nieuwenhof and Beni Baningime are currently out with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Gordon (GK), Kingsley, Halkett, Kent, Penrice, Boateng, Grant, Spittal, Oda, Vargas & Shankland
Scotland Premiership 01/09/24
L
Dundee Utd
1
Hearts
0
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 29/08/24
L
Viktoria Plzen
1
Hearts
0
Scotland Premiership 25/08/24
L
Motherwell
3
Hearts
1
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 22/08/24
L
Viktoria Plzen
1
Hearts
0
Scotland League Cup 17/08/24
L
Falkirk
2
Hearts
0
Player to watch: Callum McGregor
With three goals in the Scottish Premiership already this season, the experienced midfielder has been one of Celtic's key contributors on the offensive end and we can see him doing well against Hearts too.
