Hearts vs Celtic Prediction and Betting Tips | 23rd November, 2024

Hearts host Celtic in the 11th round of games in the first phase of the Scottish Premiership on Saturday. The two teams are in opposite halves of the points table.

Neil Critchley's Hearts are coming off a 1-0 loss at Rangers in their previous league outing just before the international break. Cyriel Dessiers' eighth-minute strike proved to be the difference between the two teams at the Ibrox.

Following the defeat, the Jam Tarts are reeling in 11th place in the standings, with nine points from 13 games, having won just twice all season. They are just a point ahead of rock-bottom Hibernian.

Meanwhile, Brendan Rodgers' Celtic have flown out the blocks, going unbeaten in 11 games - winning 10. The Bhoys are coming off a 2-0 win at Kilmarnock in the league just before the international break.

Callum McGregor broke the deadlock in the fourth minute of first-half stoppage time before Nicolas-Gerritt Kuhn doubled the visitors' advantage 19 minutes from time. The win helped the Bhoys stay clear of Aberdeen on goal difference, with both sides amassing an impressive 31 points in 11 games.

On that note, here's a look at the head-to-head stats and key numbers, match prediction, and betting tips for the Hearts-Celtic Scottish Premiership clash at the Tynecastle Stadium.

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Hearts vs Celtic head-to-head stats and key numbers

• Celtic have won eight of their last 10 meetings with Hearts, scoring 23 times and conceding nine, keeping five clean sheets.
• The Bhoys won the last game in the fixture, 2-0 at home in September in the league, this season.
• Hearts are looking to beat Celtic in consecutive league games at home for the first time since August 2006.
• The Jam Tarts have won two of their last five home games across competitions, losing the last two.
• Celtic have three wins and a loss in their last five road outings across competitions.
• Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): Hearts: L-L-W-L-D; Celtic: W-W-W-W-W

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Hearts vs Celtic prediction

On paper, the matchup looks like a mismatch, considering the two sides' contrasting starts to the season. However, the Bhoys would do well to underestimate a Hearts side who dealt them a 2-0 defeat at Celtic Park in December last year.

Nevertheless, considering Brendan Rodgers' side's sizzling form, especially in the league, it's difficult to foresee them dropping points. Having won their opening six away league games - scoring 18 goals and conceding once - the Bhoys should take a comfortable win.

Prediction: Hearts 0-3 Celtic

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Heart vs Celtic betting tips

Tip-1: Celtic to win

Tip-2: Celtic to keep a clean sheet: Yes (The Bhoys have conceded once in six away league games this season.)

Tip-3: Over 2.5 goals: Yes (Brendan Rodgers' side have averaged three goals per away league outing this season.)