Hearts vs Celtic Prediction: An interesting afternoon kickoff

The Scottish Premiership round of 12 matches will kick off with Hearts going head to head against league leaders Celtic at Tynecastle Park.

Hearts - hoping to get back to winning ways

Hearts are facing their worst season in the last five years. Despite finishing third place in the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 Scottish Premiership, the home team has had problems winning in the league and the Europa Conference League. Their last five matches in all competitions have seen them lose four while only securing a 2-2 away draw against 10th-placed Kilmarnock. In ten matches played so far in the league, Hearts now has fourteen points, sitting 7th. This season, Hearts has scored fifteen goals and conceded sixteen.

Celtic - too good to be held to a draw

Celtic will come into this match well-motivated after crushing Hibernian last week at Celtic Park in a 6-1 goal thriller. Celtic now has three consecutive league victories against Motherwell, St. Johnstone, and Hibernian. While sitting top of the table, Celtic has 27 points, having won nine of their matches and losing only one to St Mirren in mid-September. Celtic is two points off Rangers in the league standings, and they are aware that a draw or loss will close the gap they have had against their rival. Therefore, we expect the visitors to be in good form in this match.

Expert Betting Tips

Celtic is expected to win this match despite playing away from home. Hearts have not been in consistent form, and they have found it difficult to showcase how good they are in big matches. Bet on Celtic to score three goals.