Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Celtic vs Hearts in the Premiership. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 12:30 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Celtic vs Hearts |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premiership |
| Date | Saturday, 16 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 12:30 BST |
| Venue | Celtic Park |
Match Prediction: Celtic 2-1 Hearts
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 25 Jan 2026 |  Hearts vs  Celtic |
2 – 2 | Tynecastle Park |
| Premiership | 07 Dec 2025 | Celtic vs Hearts |
1 – 2 | Celtic Park |
| Premiership | 26 Oct 2025 | Hearts vs Celtic |
3 – 1 | Tynecastle Park |
| Premiership | 29 Mar 2025 | Celtic vs Hearts |
3 – 0 | Celtic Park |
| Premiership | 23 Nov 2024 | Hearts vs Celtic |
1 – 4 | Tynecastle Park |
Celtic come into this one with five straight league wins, and the recent results suggest they have been finding ways to control games and still get over the line. At Celtic Park, that run includes wins over Rangers, Falkirk and St. Mirren, so the home side look well placed to set the tempo again. Match Prediction: Celtic 2-1 Hearts
Hearts have also been competitive, with a win over Rangers and a draw away to Motherwell in their last two league matches. Their recent head-to-head record shows they are capable of troubling Celtic, but the balance of form still points towards the home side edging it. A narrow Celtic win fits the data best, especially with Hearts having to manage a tough away assignment and Celtic carrying the stronger recent winning streak.
Form Guide & Team Overview
Celtic
Celtic arrive in strong league form, winning each of their last five matches. That run includes a 3-1 home win over Rangers, a 2-1 away win at Hibernian, a 3-1 home win over Falkirk, a 1-0 home win over St. Mirren and a 2-1 away win at Dundee.
The pattern is clear: Celtic have been consistently collecting three points and have shown they can win both at home and away. The recent scorelines also suggest they are usually in control enough to edge games without needing to run away with them.
Celtic Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 10 May 2026 | Celtic vs  Rangers |
3 – 1 | W | Celtic Park |
| Premiership | 3 May 2026 |  Hibernian vs Celtic |
1 – 2 | W | Easter Road Stadium |
| Premiership | 25 Apr 2026 | Celtic vs  Falkirk |
3 – 1 | W | Celtic Park |
| Premiership | 11 Apr 2026 | Celtic vs  St. Mirren |
1 – 0 | W | Celtic Park |
| Premiership | 5 Apr 2026 |  Dundee vs Celtic |
1 – 2 | W | Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park |
Hearts
Hearts have taken seven points from their last five league matches, with two wins, two draws and one defeat in the sequence provided. Their best recent result was a 2-1 home win over Rangers, while they also beat Hibernian 2-1 away and drew 1-1 away to Motherwell last time out.
That suggests a side that has been competitive and capable of getting results against strong opposition. However, the draw at Motherwell and the earlier 2-2 at Livingston show they have not been as consistent as Celtic over the same stretch.
Hearts Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 9 May 2026 |  Motherwell vs Hearts |
1 – 1 | D | Fir Park |
| Premiership | 4 May 2026 | Hearts vs Rangers |
2 – 1 | W | Tynecastle Park |
| Premiership | 26 Apr 2026 | Hibernian vs Hearts |
1 – 2 | W | Easter Road Stadium |
| Premiership | 11 Apr 2026 | Hearts vs Motherwell |
3 – 1 | W | Tynecastle Park |
| Premiership | 5 Apr 2026 |  Livingston vs Hearts |
2 – 2 | D | Tony Macaroni Arena |
Team News & Injury Report
Celtic
- Tomas Cvancara (Groin Injury)
Hearts
- Oisin McEntee (Thigh Problems)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Celtic (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Viljami Sinisalo (Goalkeeper), Alistair Johnston (Defender), Auston Trusty (Defender), Kieran Tierney (Defender), Liam Scales (Defender), Arne Engels (Midfielder), Benjamin Nygren (Midfielder), Callum McGregor (Midfielder), Hyun-jun Yang (Midfielder), Luke McCowan (Midfielder), Daizen Maeda (Attacker)
Celtic’s predicted 4-2-3-1 gives them a solid base in midfield, with Arne Engels and Benjamin Nygren able to support Callum McGregor in controlling possession. Daizen Maeda gives them a direct outlet up front, which should suit a side that has been winning tight games.
Hearts (3-4-1-2)
Predicted lineup: Alexander Schwolow (Goalkeeper), Craig Halkett (Defender), Michael Steinwender (Defender), Stuart Findlay (Defender), Beni Baningime (Midfielder), Jordi Altena (Midfielder), Marc Leonard (Midfielder), Stephen Kingsley (Midfielder), Blair Spittal (Attacker), Cláudio Braga (Attacker), Lawrence Shankland (Attacker)
Hearts’ predicted 3-4-1-2 should give them numbers through the middle and two forwards to stay close to Celtic’s back line. Blair Spittal operating behind the front pair can link play and help Hearts turn possession into chances.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Celtic | Hearts | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Celtic | Hearts | Daizen Maeda’s movement against Craig Halkett will be important because Celtic’s forward has been central to their recent wins. |
| Celtic | Hearts | Arne Engels against Beni Baningime looks a key midfield duel, with both sides needing control in the centre of the pitch. |
| Celtic | Hearts | Daizen Maeda is key for Celtic because he gives them a direct attacking threat in a system that has been delivering regular wins. |
| Celtic | Hearts | Blair Spittal is key for Hearts because he links the midfield and attack and can help them create chances from their 3-4-1-2 shape. |
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