Celtic vs Heart Of Midlothian
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Challenge a friendCeltic and Heart Of Midlothian face off in the ninth round of the regular season, with both sides showing promising form. Celtic sit second in the league, just ahead of Hearts, who are third. This match promises a tactical battle with Celtic's defensive strength pitted against Hearts' attacking momentum.
The context
In their 20 previous encounters, Celtic have dominated with 15 wins, while Hearts have managed 4 victories and 1 draw. The average goals per match between these two sides is a lively 3.5, with Celtic scoring more than twice as many goals as Hearts historically. Currently, Celtic hold 18 points from 7 games, and Hearts have 16 points from 8 games, highlighting a tight race near the top of the table.
Match factors
Heart Of Midlothian's attacking threat led by Wilson and Braga
Wilson has 3 goals in 6 games and Braga 2 goals plus 2 assists, showing strong offensive form
Joshua McPake's dual threat as scorer and assister
McPake leads team with 4 assists and also scored 2 goals, key creative and finishing presence
Celtic's defensive solidity vs Hearts' attacking potency
Celtic concedes only 0.6 goals per game, but Hearts have scored in all last 5 matches, creating a key clash
Hearts' positive scoring streak
Hearts have scored in their last 5 matches, showing strong offensive momentum despite predicted loss
Analysis
Celtic's defensive record is impressive, conceding just 0.6 goals per game, which will be tested by Hearts' consistent scoring streak in their last five matches. Key players like James Wilson and Cláudio Braga provide offensive threats for Hearts, but Celtic's home advantage and form suggest they will keep a clean sheet. The predicted halftime score of 1-0 aligns with Celtic's ability to start strong and control the game, while the fulltime 2-0 scoreline reflects their capacity to extend leads.
Key insights
James Wilson
Heart Of Midlothian
Wilson has been a consistent scorer with 3 goals in 6 appearances, showing strong away form with 2 goals in 3 away matches.
Premiership 26/273 goals in 6 appearances, 0 yellow cards
Cláudio Braga
Heart Of Midlothian
Braga contributes both goals and creativity with 2 goals and 2 assists this season, playing a key attacking role.
Premiership 26/272 goals and 2 assists in 7 appearances, 1 yellow card
Joshua McPake
Heart Of Midlothian
McPake is the top assister with 4 assists and also adds goals, making him a dual threat in attack.
Premiership 26/274 assists and 2 goals in 6 appearances, 1 yellow card
Prediction
We expect Celtic to take the lead by halftime and maintain control to secure a 2-0 victory. The match is likely to feature around four cards, indicating a competitive but disciplined encounter. Celtic's points-per-game advantage and historical dominance over Hearts make them the favourites to win comfortably.
Key facts
- 1.Celtic have won 15 of 20 meetings against Heart Of Midlothian.
- 2.Average 3.5 goals per head-to-head match with Celtic scoring 47 goals to Hearts' 22.
- 3.Celtic are ranked 2nd with 18 points from 7 games (W6 D0 L1).
- 4.Heart Of Midlothian are ranked 3rd with 16 points from 8 games (W5 D1 L2).
- 5.Celtic have a points-per-game advantage of 2.57 compared to Hearts' 2.00.
- 6.Hearts have scored in their last 5 matches, showing strong offensive form.
- 7.Predicted halftime score is 1-0 in favour of Celtic.
- 8.Predicted total cards in the match is 4.
The verdict
Celtic's blend of solid defence and effective attack should see them through against a Hearts side that has shown attacking promise but lacks the defensive resilience to keep Celtic at bay. Fans can anticipate a well-fought match with Celtic ultimately prevailing 2-0.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Celtic
No standout top scorers flagged for Celtic
Away — Heart Of Midlothian
Prediction generated 11 Oct 2026, 12:53 UTC · Fipster Model v1.163
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Celtic | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | +12 | 21 |
| 2 |  Rangers | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 19 |
| 3 |  Heart Of Midlothian | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +11 | 16 |
| 4 |  Dundee | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +3 | 13 |
Prediction Q&A
- Who does Fipster predict will win Celtic vs Heart Of Midlothian?
- Fipster's AI model predicts Celtic to win against Heart Of Midlothian.
- What is the predicted score for Celtic vs Heart Of Midlothian?
- Fipster predicts a final score of Celtic 2–0 Heart Of Midlothian.
- What are the win probabilities for Celtic vs Heart Of Midlothian?
- Fipster's model gives Celtic a 76% chance of winning, Heart Of Midlothian a 12% chance, and a 12% chance of a draw.
- How confident is Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigns this prediction 76% confidence — a high-confidence call.