Celtic vs Heart Of Midlothian FC Prediction & Betting Tips - Scottish Premiership

Prediction published on 02/05/2024, 10:00  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 04/05/2024 at 02:00 in Football Predictions

Celtic have the chance to move closer to the Scottish Premiership title when they go head-to-head with Hearts on Saturday. Ahead of the second post-split Match Day, Celtic are top with a three-point buffer while Hearts are third, with an 11-point gap. Brendan Rodgers’ side will be looking to open a six-point gap on bitter rivals Rangers, at least for a few hours. There’s an additional incentive for Celtic here – they’re looking to avenge their two straight losses to Hearts earlier this season. The last time Celtic hosted this game, they lost 2-0, in the first of their two defeats to Hearts. They are however unbeaten in seven matches since losing to Hearts and revenge will definitely be on their agenda here. The two losses Celtic have suffered in 22 matches were inflicted by Hearts. They have 16 wins in that run of 22 matches. At home, they failed to win just once in nine – a 1-1 draw with Kilmarnock.

Hearts have been a pain for Celtic this season and after two wins, they come here seeking to dent their hosts’ title run. One point will secure a third-place finish for Hearts, but they know it will be a massive dent on Celtic’s title hopes. They started their post-split assignments with a 0-0 draw with fourth-placed Kilmarnock. That was their second straight game without scoring and it will be a concern here. Hearts may have beaten Celtic in two straight meetings, but two wins in their last six matches don’t paint them as favorites here. In those six matches they managed just one clean sheet. There aren't many positives in their away form either, having failed to win in four of their last six matches. Hearts lost three of the six away matches, conceding two or more in all their losses.