Celtic and Hearts face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership season. The game takes place at Celtic Park (Parkhead) on Saturday, 16/05/2026, at 12:30 (UK Time).
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APWin predictions for Celtic vs Hearts
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Celtic Win
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The Bhoys preview
Celtic comes into the match having played 36 games in the Scottish Premiership so far. They have recorded 24 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 2.11 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 31 wins, 9 draws, and 12 losses.
Celtic's attack has scored 92 goals during this period. Out of this total, 67 goals were scored in the Scottish Premiership, averaging 1.86 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.77.
The offence system of Celtic is led by Benjamin Nygren as the top scorer of the season. The swedish forward has scored 15 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Kieran Tierney, who has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 38 goals with an average of 1.06 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 60 goals conceded in 52 matches, resulting in an average of 1.15.
Jambos preview
On the other hand, Hearts comes into the match having played 36 games in the Scottish Premiership so far. They have recorded 23 wins, 8 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 2.14 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 23 wins, 9 draws, and 5 losses.
Hearts's attack has scored 64 goals during this period. Out of this total, 63 goals were scored in the Scottish Premiership, averaging 1.75 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.73.
The offence system of Hearts is led by Lawrence Shankland as the top scorer of the season. The scottish forward has scored 15 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Alexandros Kyziridis, who has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 31 goals with an average of 0.86 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 32 goals conceded in 37 matches, resulting in an average of 0.86.
Head to head: Celtic vs Hearts
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Celtic
Scotland - Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W W |
3 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | W W W L D |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 68% | 78% | 58% |
| Goals | 2.97 | 3 | 2.95 |
| Scored | 1.89 | 2.22 | 1.58 |
| Conceded | 1.08 | 0.78 | 1.37 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 50% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 35% | 50% | 21% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 6% | 21% |
| 1st to Score | 62% | 72% | 53% |
|
xG
|
1.9 | 2.2 | 1.62 |
|
xGA
|
1.07 | 0.84 | 1.29 |
Hearts
Scotland - Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W W W |
2.6 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | D W D L L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 65% | 79% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.62 | 2.53 | 2.72 |
| Scored | 1.78 | 1.95 | 1.61 |
| Conceded | 0.84 | 0.58 | 1.11 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 42% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 46% | 58% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 0% | 22% |
| 1st to Score | 62% | 79% | 44% |
|
xG
|
1.66 | 1.71 | 1.6 |
|
xGA
|
1.11 | 0.99 | 1.25 |
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