Hearts vs Celtic Prediction
🔊 The upcoming clash between Hearts and Celtic promises to be a thrilling encounter between two of the league's front-runners. Both teams are showcasing vibrant attacking football, as reflected in their current standings. Hearts sit at the top of the table, having won 7 of their last 8 matches, while Celtic hold the second spot with five victories in the same stretch. This game is set to be intense: Hearts aim to maintain their lead, while Celtic are eager to close the gap and bolster their title hopes.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 29 March 2025 and ended with a 3-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that match (Celtic were the home side):
- possession percentage: 71% vs 29%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 1;
- fouls: 14 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Hearts and Celtic:
- A total of 58 matches played;
- Home wins: 9, Away wins: 47, Draws: 2;
- Goals scored: 46 for Hearts, 149 for Celtic;
- Average goals in the first half: 1.36, in the second half: 2;
- Average total goals per match: 3.36.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Heart of Midlothian Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Premier League, with Kilmarnock at home against Hearts. The match concluded with a scoreline of 0-3.
The game statistics were as follows (Hearts vs Kilmarnock):
- possession percentage: 59% vs 41%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 4;
- fouls: 12 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 2.
🔴 Hearts currently sit at the top of the table, riding a remarkable 17-match unbeaten streak. The team boasts a potent attack and a solid defense, averaging 2.4 goals scored and just 0.7 goals conceded per game over their last 10 fixtures. Their most recent match saw them secure a commanding 3-0 away victory against Kilmarnock, boosting their confidence ahead of a challenging encounter with a formidable Glasgow opponent. Historically, clashes with Celtic have not been easy for them, with only two wins in the past two years.
Match Results: Heart of Midlothian
Celtic Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Europa League, where Celtic hosted Sturm Graz. The game concluded with a 2-1 victory.
Here's the match statistics (Celtic vs Sturm Graz):
- possession: 66% vs 34%;
- corners: 9 vs 2;
- fouls: 16 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 1.
🟢 Celtic sit second in the league and are still in the hunt for the top spot. Their form has been somewhat inconsistent, with three losses in their last ten matches, which might cause some concern among the Hoops' supporters. However, the team consistently delivers strong performances on the road, scoring over 1.5 goals in almost every away match against Hearts. Their most recent head-to-head clash ended in a commanding 3-0 victory, which could provide them with added confidence going into this game.
Match Results: Celtic
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 58;
- Home wins - 9, Away wins - 47, Draws - 2.
Statistics: Hearts vs Celtic
- Matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- Wins: 7 vs 5;
- Win percentage: 88% vs 63%;
- Losses: 0 vs 1;
- Draws: 1 vs 2.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 8 vs 4;
- Losses: 1 vs 3;
- Draws: 1 vs 3.
- Hearts have covered the +1.5 spread in 21 consecutive matches.
- Hearts have covered the +1.5 spread at home in 16 of their last 17 matches (Premier League).
- Hearts have covered the +1.5 spread in 15 consecutive Premier League matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- The current home team averages - 0.79 goals, the away team - 2.57;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.36;
- Both teams scored: overall - 24 times; at the home team's venue - 12 times.
Statistics: Hearts vs Celtic
- Average total in the tournament: 3.13 vs 2;
- Average goals scored: 2.38 vs 1.38;
- Average first-half total: 0.75 vs 0.25;
- Average second-half total: 1.63 vs 1.13;
- Hearts: average home total in the tournament - 2.25;
- Celtic: average away total in the tournament - 1;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 2.4 (home - 2.6) vs 1.2 (away - 1.17).
- Celtic have scored more than 1.5 goals away in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head meetings with Hearts.
Corners Prediction
Hearts: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 6.25; at home - 6.25;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 7; at home - 7.8.
Celtic: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 8.13, away - 6.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 7.2; away - 6.5.
- Celtic have taken fewer than 6.5 corners away in six consecutive head-to-head matches against Hearts.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 4.24 (2.12 for the home team and 2.12 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home venue - 3.77 (2.08 for the home team and 1.69 for the visitors).
Hearts: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.13; at home - 2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2; at home - 1.6.
Celtic: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.75, away - 2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.6; away - 1.5.
- The under-4.5 yellow cards trend has hit in eleven consecutive head-to-head matches between these teams.
- The under-4.5 yellow cards trend has hit in ten consecutive Premier League head-to-head matches.
- The under-4.5 yellow cards trend has hit in six consecutive home venue head-to-head matches.
- The under-4.5 yellow cards trend has hit in five consecutive Premier League home venue head-to-head matches.
- The under-4.5 yellow cards trend has hit in seven consecutive Celtic matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 58;
- Both teams have scored overall - 24 times;
- At the home venue - 12 times.
Statistics: Hearts vs Celtic
- Total matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- Total matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): 3 vs 2;
- Hearts' BTTS at home - 1 (25%);
- Celtic's BTTS away - 1 (25%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 4 vs 4;
- Hearts' BTTS at home - 1 (20%);
- Celtic's BTTS away - 2 (33%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The clash between the league's top contenders promises to be thrilling, with both teams boasting potent attacks and an eagerness to maintain or improve their standings in the championship table. Despite both sides being in good form, the head-to-head stats favor the visitors from Glasgow, who consistently find success against the hosts, even on their home turf. We predict a total of under 3.5 goals, a trend that has held in 8 of Hearts' last 9 home games and in 7 of Celtic's previous 8 away fixtures.
Betting Tips: Heart of Midlothian - Celtic
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