Celtic vs Hearts

๐Ÿ“ Premiership, Scotland
๐Ÿ•’ Saturday 16th May, 12:30 BST

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners

Celtic sit 2nd in the table after 33 games, averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per home match this season. Hearts are 1st after 33 games, averaging 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded on the road. Celtic have the stronger home record this season (8/10, 80%) against a Hearts side who've won 4/10 away (40%).

Celtic have been involved in high-scoring home games this season โ€” Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 80% of their home fixtures (8/10). Hearts are lower on the road (50%, 5/10), averaging 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded away from home.

Celtic frequently see both teams score at home (80%, 8/10). Hearts are lower on the road (50%, 5/10) โ€” they've scored in 80% of away games this season, which is the key variable.

High corner counts are a feature of both teams' games this season โ€” Celtic have seen 10+ corners in 70% of home fixtures (7/10), Hearts in 70% away (7/10). Over 9.5 Corners looks well supported.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners โ€” Celtic see 9+ corners in 70% of home games, Hearts in 80% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

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League Table

The full Premiership table for the 2025/2026 season, with Celtic (2nd) and Hearts (1st) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Premiership 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Hearts A 36 23 8 5 63:31 +32 77
2 Celtic H 36 24 4 8 67:38 +29 76
3 Rangers 36 19 12 5 70:39 +31 69
4 Motherwell 36 15 13 8 56:33 +23 58
5 Hibernian 36 14 12 10 56:42 +14 54
6 Falkirk 36 14 7 15 48:54 -6 49
7 Dundee United 37 10 14 13 48:59 -11 44
8 Aberdeen 37 11 7 19 38:52 -14 40
9 Dundee 37 10 9 18 39:59 -20 39
10 Kilmarnock 37 9 10 18 46:67 -21 37
11 St. Mirren 37 8 9 20 29:54 -25 33
12 Livingston 37 2 15 20 39:71 -32 21

Team Form

Celtic have been in exceptional home form this season, winning 80% of their home matches compared to Hearts's 40% away. The hosts hold a significant form advantage heading into this fixture.

Celtic (Home Form) Hearts (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 8 (80%) 4 (40%)
Drawn 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Lost 2 (20%) 4 (40%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Celtic frequently see both teams score at home (80%), while Hearts are less consistent on the road (50%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Celtic (Home Form) Hearts (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 8 (80%) 5 (50%)

Match Goals

Celtic frequently feature in high-scoring home matches (Over 2.5 in 80%), while Hearts are lower on the road (50%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Over Goals

Celtic (Home Form) Hearts (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 9 (90%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals 8 (80%) 5 (50%)
Over 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 3 (30%)

Under Goals

Celtic (Home Form) Hearts (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Under 2.5 Goals 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Under 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 7 (70%)

Team Goals

Celtic have scored 2+ goals in 40% of home games this season, Hearts in 10% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Celtic (Home Form) Hearts (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 10 (100%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Celtic (Home Form) Hearts (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

Celtic (Home Form) Hearts (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 24 (2.4 avg) 15 (1.5 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 13 (1.3 avg) 13 (1.3 avg)

Match Corners

Both Celtic (70% Over 8.5 at home) and Hearts (80% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Celtic (Home Form) Hearts (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners 7 (70%) 8 (80%)
Over 9.5 Corners 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 10.5 Corners 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 11.5 Corners 5 (50%) 0 (0%)
Over 12.5 Corners 4 (40%) 0 (0%)

Team Corners

Celtic have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 40% of home matches.

Hearts have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of away matches.

Corners Won

Celtic (Home Form) Hearts (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 2 (20%)

Corners Conceded

Celtic (Home Form) Hearts (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Celtic and Hearts. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up โ€” use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

25 Jan 2026
Hearts
2 โ€“ 2 HT: 0-1
Celtic
07 Dec 2025
Celtic
1 โ€“ 2 HT: 0-1
Hearts
26 Oct 2025
Hearts
3 โ€“ 1 HT: 1-1
Celtic
29 Mar 2025
Celtic
3 โ€“ 0 HT: 3-0
Hearts
23 Nov 2024
Hearts
1 โ€“ 4 HT: 0-0
Celtic
14 Sep 2024
Celtic
2 โ€“ 0 HT: 0-0
Hearts
04 May 2024
Celtic
3 โ€“ 0 HT: 2-0
Hearts
03 Mar 2024
Hearts
2 โ€“ 0 HT: 1-0
Celtic
16 Dec 2023
Celtic
0 โ€“ 2 HT: 0-2
Hearts
22 Oct 2023
Hearts
1 โ€“ 4 HT: 0-2
Celtic

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Celtic vs Hearts across a range of markets โ€” full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change โ€” always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Celtic 1.55
Draw 4.2
Hearts 5.3

Half Time Result

Celtic 2.1
Draw 2.46
Hearts 4.8

Double Chance

Celtic or Draw 1.17
Celtic or Hearts 1.21
Draw or Hearts 2.16

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.55
No 2.28

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.14
Over 2.5 1.52
Over 3.5 2.3
Under 1.5 5.25
Under 2.5 2.45
Under 3.5 1.58

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.25
Over 1.5 2.3

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.12
Over 9.5 1.22
Over 10.5 1.37
Over 11.5 1.6

Celtic Goals

Over 0.5 1.1
Over 1.5 1.59

Hearts Goals

Over 0.5 1.42
Over 1.5 2.9

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

โšฝ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Flora II vs Nรตmme United II 17:00 BST | Esiliiga A, Estonia Flora II have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/6 home matches this season · Nรตmme United II have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    90% combined
  • Spittal vs SAK Klagenfurt 17:30 BST | Landesliga: Kรคrnten, Austria Spittal have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 home matches this season · SAK Klagenfurt have seen over 2.5 goals in 10/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.53
    75% combined
  • Tahiti United vs Vanuatu United 08:00 BST | OFC Professional League, Asia Tahiti United have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/8 home matches this season · Vanuatu United have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/8 away matches this season · Odds: 1.85
    75% combined
  • Pogon Szczecin II vs Elana Toruล„ 16:00 BST | 3. Liga - Group 2, Poland Pogon Szczecin II have seen over 2.5 goals in 14/15 home matches this season · Elana Toruล„ have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/16 away matches this season · Odds: 1.57
    74% combined

Celtic vs Hearts Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Celtic vs Hearts?

Over 8.5 Corners โ€” Celtic see 9+ corners in 70% of home games, Hearts in 80% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Which team is likely to win, Celtic or Hearts?

Celtic hold a clear form advantage โ€” they've won 80% of home games in Premiership this season, while Hearts have won only 40% away. The home side look the stronger pick.

Will both teams score in the match between Celtic and Hearts?

Possibly โ€” Celtic frequently see both teams score at home (80%), while Hearts are lower on the road (50%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Celtic and Hearts?

Possibly โ€” Celtic frequently feature in high-scoring home games (Over 2.5 in 80%), while Hearts are lower on the road (50%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Celtic or Hearts?

Celtic have the stronger scoring record โ€” 2+ goals in 40% of home games compared to Hearts's 10% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Celtic and Hearts?

Yes โ€” both Celtic (70% Over 8.5 at home) and Hearts (80% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Premiership. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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