Celtic vs Hearts Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
On 18 October 2026, Celtic face Hearts at Celtic Park with kickoff scheduled for . This Scotland Premier League encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.
Celtic prefer a system that balances attack and defence.
Hearts generally use a balanced tactical approach.
Recent Form
Celtic
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Hearts
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Celtic have been one of the most in-form sides lately, performing consistently at a high level. Opponents will need to be on guard against their current form.
Meanwhile, Hearts are in solid form, consistently picking up results in recent matches. The team should continue to build on their recent results.
Recent Form Home/Away
Celtic (Home)
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Hearts (Away)
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Celtic show only minor variation in results between home and away matches.
Hearts are significantly more effective at home than on their travels.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Celtic
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Hearts
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Celtic have struggled to maintain consistent defensive solidity. Concentration at the back will be key.
In contrast, Hearts are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Celtic (Home)
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Hearts (Away)
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Celtic's defensive record is consistent both home and away.
There is little difference in Hearts's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Celtic
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Hearts
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Celtic's fixtures tend to be attack-minded and lively. Chances tend to be created at both ends.
Meanwhile, Hearts are involved in some very high-scoring fixtures. Their matches rarely disappoint in terms of excitement.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Celtic (Home)
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Hearts (Away)
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There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Celtic.
Hearts's matches show a similar goal pattern both home and away.
Scoring Consistency
Celtic
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Hearts
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Celtic have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Meanwhile, Hearts have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Celtic (Home)
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Hearts (Away)
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There is little difference in Celtic's scoring output across venues.
Hearts's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
On average Celtic scores 1.5 and concedes 0.5 goals in home matches, while Hearts averagely scores 1.5 and concedes 1.5 goals in away matches.
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Celtic vs Hearts Video Content
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Celtic vs Hearts Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Celtic scores after every 9.9 shots, while Hearts gets averagely 9.6 shots in a game.
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Celtic vs Hearts Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Celtic fielded the below lineup in the last match against Rangers: Sinisalo; Scales, Trusty, Carter-Vickers; Tierney, Baur, McGregor, Donovan; Nygren, Mccowan; Duran
In their last match against Kilmarnock starting lineup of Hearts was the following: Reus; Kingsley, Findlay, McCart, Borchgrevink; Mcpake, Bent Magnusson, Mendy, Miller; Braga, Wilson
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