Celtic head into the final round of the Premiership season knowing a win over Hearts will secure the title. Given Celtic's experience in big matches, we predict a 2-1 home win. Michael O'Neill's men are in strong form with 80% win rate across their last 10 matches, averaging 2.3 goals scored per game and 3.4 total goals per match. The title holders are perfect at Celtic Park in recent league outings, winning all five, scoring 3.2 goals per game and creating 1.59 xG on average. Their attacking consistency has driven a run of eight wins in ten and they remain dangerous even when conceding (1.1 per game).
Hearts travel to Glasgow in excellent overall form (70% win rate), but their away record is weaker with just one win in four. The Jambos concede 1.25 goals per away game and generate 1.90 xG, but have kept no clean sheets on the road recently. Despite a solid defensive season overall (0.70 conceded), they face a major test against Celtic’s high-volume attack. Historically, Celtic dominate this fixture, winning 77% of 48 meetings.
Considering Celtic's superior home form and title motivation, punters worldwide can find value in betting on Home Win, alongside Celtic Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total.
This Scottish Premiership match will be played on Saturday 16 May 2026 at 12:30.
What is our Celtic vs Hearts prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Celtic 2 - 1 Hearts
Celtic vs Hearts Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -175 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Tomas Cvancara @ -105 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Tomas Cvancara @ 400 Odds
- To be Booked: Callum McGregor @ 125 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Celtic -0.5 @ -167 Odds
- European Handicap: Hearts +2 @ -200 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -450 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Celtic to Win @ -400 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Celtic to Win/Celtic to Win @ 140 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Celtic - No @ -250 Odds
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View OfferCeltic Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwlwwwwwww | 2.50 |
| Home | wwwww | 3.00 |
| Away | dlwww | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 100% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 4.20 | 2.60 |
| Scored | 2.30 | 3.20 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.57 | 1.59 | 1.55 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.31 | 1.11 | 1.50 |
Hearts Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwlwdwwwdw | 2.30 |
| Home | wwwwww | 3.00 |
| Away | ldwd | 1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 100% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.30 | 2.17 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 1.83 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 0.70 | 0.33 | 1.25 |
| BTTS | 50% | 33% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.79 | 1.71 | 1.90 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.96 | 0.94 | 0.99 |
Celtic vs Hearts Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Celtic (77%)
48 Matches
Hearts (15%)
Celtic vs Hearts Past Results
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