Scottish PremiershipSun 18 Oct, 17:00 EATCeltic Park

Celtic vs Heart of Midlothian prediction

CelticHome53%to win
1.74 : 1.03expected goalsDraw 25%
Heart of MidlothianAway22%to win
Shujaa safe tipCeltic or Draw1.30

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip77%
Celtic or DrawMost likely to win
Fair 1.302 units
Bold tip36%
Celtic to win and Over 2.5Bigger price, loses more often
Fair 2.811 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Celtic vs Heart of Midlothian is Celtic to win, with a 53% chance. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Celtic or Draw at 1.30.

Celtic recent form-1%Hearts recent form+3%Celtic league table+2%Hearts league table-2%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
CelticLLWWW
  • Lv Rangers0-1
  • Lv Ferencvaros1-3
  • Wat St Johnstone1-0
  • Wat St Mirren2-1
  • Wv Aberdeen3-0
Heart of MidlothianDLWWW
  • Dat Kilmarnock1-1
  • Lat Falkirk1-2
  • Wv Dundee2-1
  • Wat Hibernian3-1
  • Wv St Johnstone2-1

In numbers, Celtic red and Hearts green

2.5Points per game1.9
2.0Goals scored per game1.7
1.0Goals conceded per game1.1
25%Clean sheets30%

Last meetings

  • Celtic3-1Heart of Midlothian
  • Heart of Midlothian2-2Celtic
  • Celtic1-2Heart of Midlothian
  • Heart of Midlothian3-1Celtic

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
CelticHearts
20Games played20
16Wins12
1Draws3
3Losses5
40Goals scored34
20Goals conceded22
2.0Scored per game1.7
1.0Conceded per game1.1
8W 0D 2LHome record10W 0D 0L
8W 1D 1LAway record2W 3D 5L
25%Clean sheets30%
65%Both teams scored65%
70%Over 2.5 goals65%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

League table

Scottish Premiership
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
1. Celtic7601+10182.57
3. Heart of Midlothian7412+6131.86

Good to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full Scottish Premiership table

Key players

Top of each side this season
Celtic
  • Benjamin Nygren
    Benjamin NygrenTop scorer · F
    3 goals
  • Benjamin Nygren
    Benjamin NygrenMost assists · F
    3 assists
  • Viljami Sinisalo
    Viljami SinisaloKeeper · G
    21 saves
Heart of Midlothian
  • James Wilson
    James WilsonTop scorer · F
    3 goals
  • Joshua McPake
    Joshua McPakeMost assists · F
    4 assists
  • Beau Reus
    Beau ReusKeeper · G
    9 saves

Good to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals77%1.30
Over 2.5 goals52%1.92
Over 3.5 goals30%3.34
Both teams to score54%1.87
Celtic or draw78%1.28
Hearts or draw47%2.14
Celtic win and over 2.534%2.98
Hearts win and over 2.512%8.01

Most likely scores

1-111.9%
1-010.3%
2-19.8%
2-09.5%
0-07.0%

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Where to bet on Celtic v Hearts

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Match preview

Celtic vs Heart of Midlothian: Celtic are favourites
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Celtic 53%, the draw 25% and Heart of Midlothian 22%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Celtic took 9 points from their last 5 games and Heart of Midlothian took 10 from 5. Heart of Midlothian come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Celtic won 8 of their last 10 games at home. Heart of Midlothian won 2 of their last 10 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Celtic score 2.0 goals a game and let in 1.0. Heart of Midlothian score 1.7 and let in 1.1. Over 2.5 goals landed in 14 of Celtic games and 13 of Heart of Midlothian games in that run.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 4 meetings, Celtic won 1 and Heart of Midlothian won 2 with 1 draw. The last one ended Celtic 3, Heart of Midlothian 1.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Celtic or Draw has a 77% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Celtic form

Celtic have 16 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last 20 games, with 40 goals scored and 20 conceded. At home they have 8 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, W, W, newest first.

Heart of Midlothian form

Heart of Midlothian have 12 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 34 goals scored and 22 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read D, L, W, W, W, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 4 times in our records. Celtic won 1, Heart of Midlothian won 2 and 1 game ended level. Last time out it finished Celtic 3, Heart of Midlothian 1.

Our call

We expect Celtic to score about 1.7 goals and Heart of Midlothian about 1.0. That points to Celtic to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Celtic or Draw at 1.30. Our bold bet is Celtic to win and Over 2.5 at 2.81.

News on these teams

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Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Celtic vs Heart of Midlothian?

Our prediction for Celtic vs Heart of Midlothian is Celtic to win, with a 53% chance. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Celtic or Draw at 1.30.

What is the score prediction for Celtic vs Heart of Midlothian?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 1-0 and 2-1. We expect Celtic to score 1.7 goals and Heart of Midlothian 1.0.

Will both teams score in Celtic vs Heart of Midlothian?

Both teams to score has a 54% chance. Both sides scored in 13 of Celtic last 20 games and 13 of Heart of Midlothian last 20.

How are Celtic playing?

Celtic have 16 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last 20 games, with 40 goals scored and 20 conceded. At home they have 8 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, W, W, newest first.

How are Heart of Midlothian playing?

Heart of Midlothian have 12 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 34 goals scored and 22 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read D, L, W, W, W, newest first.

What happened when Celtic and Heart of Midlothian last met?

It ended Celtic 3, Heart of Midlothian 1. In the last 4 meetings Celtic won 1 and Heart of Midlothian won 2.

What is the best bet for Celtic vs Heart of Midlothian?

Celtic or Draw at 1.30, with a 77% chance.

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