Celtic vs Heart of Midlothian: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Celtic vs Heart of Midlothian

• Date: Sunday, 07 December 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 GMT

• Venue: Celtic Park

Celtic come into this match with a strong run of form, having won their last five games. Their recent victories, including a solid 1-0 win at home against Dundee, suggest they are in good shape to continue their winning streak. With a predicted 4-3-3 formation, Celtic's attacking options, led by Daizen Maeda, could pose significant problems for Heart of Midlothian's defence.

Heart of Midlothian, on the other hand, has had a mixed bag of results, with only one win in their last five games. Their most recent result was a 1-1 draw against Kilmarnock at home, indicating a struggle to secure three points. Facing a confident Celtic side, Heart of Midlothian will need to be at their best to get anything from this game, especially with their predicted 4-4-2 formation, which might leave them vulnerable to Celtic's attacking prowess.

Celtic have been in scintillating form, winning all of their last five matches. Their most recent victory was a 1-0 home win over Dundee, which adds to their confidence going into this game. This run of form suggests that Celtic are hitting their stride at the right time and should carry this momentum into their next fixture.

Recent Premiership Results:

• Win: 1-0 vs Dundee (H)

• Win: 2-1 vs Hibernian (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs St. Mirren (A)

• Win: 4-0 vs Kilmarnock (H)

• Win: 4-0 vs Falkirk (H)

Heart of Midlothian have had a less convincing run of form, with their last five games resulting in one win, two draws, and two losses. Their most recent result was a 1-1 draw against Kilmarnock at home, which shows they are struggling to find consistency. This mixed form could impact their performance against a strong Celtic side.

Recent Premiership Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Kilmarnock (H)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Motherwell (A)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Aberdeen (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Dundee Utd (H)

• Win: 4-0 vs Dundee (H)

The head-to-head record between Celtic and Heart of Midlothian shows a competitive rivalry, with Celtic winning four of the last five encounters and Heart of Midlothian securing one victory. The most recent match saw Heart of Midlothian triumph 3-1 over Celtic, indicating they can pose a threat. However, Celtic's three wins in the previous four meetings suggest they have the upper hand in this fixture.

Recent Premiership Results

• Heart of Midlothian 3-1 Celtic (26 Oct 2025)

• Celtic 3-0 Heart of Midlothian (29 Mar 2025)

• Heart of Midlothian 1-4 Celtic (23 Nov 2024)

• Celtic 2-0 Heart of Midlothian (14 Sep 2024)

• Celtic 3-0 Heart of Midlothian (04 May 2024)

• Alistair Johnston (Hamstring) - Out

• Jota (Knee) - Out

• Cameron Carter-Vickers (Achilles) - Doubt

• Callum Osmand (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Kelechi Iheanacho (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Marcelo Saracchi (Unknown) - Doubt

• Ageu (Hamstring) - Out

• Calem Nieuwenhof (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Finlay Pollock (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Beni Baningime (Muscle) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Schmeichel (GK), Donovan (DF), Trusty (DF), Scales (DF), Tierney (DF), Engels (MF), McGregor (MF), Hatate (MF), McCowan (AT), Hyun-Jun (AT), Maeda (AT)

Celtic are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Schmeichel in goal and a backline of Donovan, Trusty, Scales, and Tierney. This setup should allow them to control the midfield with Engels, McGregor, and Hatate, while Maeda and McCowan provide width and attacking threat on the wings.

• Predicted lineup: Schwolow (GK), Borchgrevink (DF), Kent (DF), Findlay (DF), Milne (DF), Forrest (MF), Magnusson (MF), Devlin (MF), Kyziridis (MF), Kabore (AT), Shankland (AT)

Heart of Midlothian is likely to deploy a 4-4-2 formation, with Schwolow between the posts and a defence consisting of Borchgrevink, Kent, Findlay, and Milne. This formation could see them focus on a solid midfield presence with Magnusson, Devlin, and Kyziridis, while Kabore and Shankland lead the line.

• Maeda vs Kent: Maeda's pace and directness will test Kent's defensive capabilities.

• Engels vs Devlin: Engels' control in midfield will be crucial against Devlin's tenacity and work rate.

• McGregor (Celtic): McGregor's experience and leadership in midfield will be vital for Celtic's performance.

• Magnusson (Heart of Midlothian): Magnusson's ability to dictate play from midfield could be key for Heart of Midlothian.

Celtic vs Heart of Midlothian at 15:00 GMT on Sunday, 07 December 2025, will be broadcast live for viewers in the UK on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

Coral is predicting that the score will be Celtic 2-0 Heart of Midlothian.

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