Prediction: Celtic vs Heart Of Midlothian Betting Tips
Celtic vs Heart Of Midlothian predictions and betting tips.
On May 16, 2026, Celtic Park hosts the crucial Premiership clash between Celtic and Heart Of Midlothian. Celtic, buoyed by strong recent results and home advantage, are slight favorites, but Heart Of Midlothian’s resilience away makes this contest tightly poised. Expect a game with potential early goals and tactical battles, influencing key betting markets.
Celtic vs Heart Of Midlothian Betting Tips
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match. The match has already kicked off, so tips can no longer be added to a ticket.
Premiership detailed statistics
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Heart Of Midlothian
|
33 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 58 | 28 | 30 | 70 | L W D W W |
| 3 |
Celtic
|
33 | 21 | 4 | 8 | 59 | 35 | 24 | 67 | W W W W W |
Celtic stats
| MP | W | D | L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Home | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Away | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CS | BTTS | FTS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Home | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Away | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Heart Of Midlothian stats
| MP | W | D | L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Home | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Away | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| CS | BTTS | FTS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Home | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Away | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Over | Under | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Celtic
|
Heart Of Midlothian
|
Celtic
|
Heart Of Midlothian
|
|
| 0.5 goals | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1.5 goals | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 2.5 goals | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| 3.5 goals | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| 4.5 goals | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 |
| Over | Under | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Celtic
|
Heart Of Midlothian
|
Celtic
|
Heart Of Midlothian
|
|
| 0.5 goals | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 1.5 goals | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 |
| 2.5 goals | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| 3.5 goals | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| 4.5 goals | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
PPG
Per match
Celtic
0
Heart Of Midlothian
0
Cards
Per match
Celtic
0
Heart Of Midlothian
0
Goals scored
Per match
Celtic
0
Heart Of Midlothian
0
Goals conceded
Per match
Celtic
0
Heart Of Midlothian
0
Best scoring interval
Celtic
0
Heart Of Midlothian
0
Most conceded interval
Celtic
0
Heart Of Midlothian
0
Celtic cards
Heart Of Midlothian cards
Celtic
| Formation | Matches played |
|---|---|
| 0-0-0-0 | 0 |
| 0-0-0-0 | 0 |
| 0-0-0-0 | 0 |
Heart Of Midlothian
| Formation | Matches played |
|---|---|
| 0-0-0-0 | 0 |
| 0-0-0-0 | 0 |
| 0-0-0-0 | 0 |
Match context and form overview.
Celtic vs Heart Of Midlothian on May 16, 2026, at Celtic Park promises a tense contest. Celtic's recent form is excellent, while Heart Of Midlothian aim to upset the home side. Both squads are healthy, with no major injury concerns. Celtic are favorites with a 45% chance to win, signaling a close encounter.
Team lineups and injury considerations.
Celtic's squad remains strong with key attacking players like J. Forrest and T. Čvančara likely to feature heavily. Heart Of Midlothian's squad looks complete; no suspensions noted. The clash will depend on how well Heart Of Midlothian can contain Celtic's potent attack.
Tactical setup and betting angles.
Expect Celtic to dominate possession and press high, aiming to create numerous goal-scoring opportunities, especially from set-piece situations. Heart Of Midlothian will likely focus on disciplined defending and quick counter-attacks. This tactical setup suggests betting on Celtic or draw double chance offers good value.
Early Celtic goal could shape the outcome.
If Celtic scores first, they could settle into a controlling game, leveraging their strong recent form and home advantage. Heart Of Midlothian have shown resilience in away fixtures but often concede early. A draw at halftime is likely with late goals possible, especially given Celtic's attacking strength.