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Celtic vs Hearts: Title Chase Continues as Hosts Seek Dominance
Celtic host Hearts in a Premiership fixture where the home side's formidable league form will be put to the test. While Celtic have been consistently dominant, Hearts arrive with a solid recent away record and will aim to frustrate the champions.
Celtic's high possession game, averaging over 65% ball control, will likely see them attempt to dictate the rhythm of the match, probing for openings through patient build-up. Their strong home scoring record suggests they will look to overload the flanks and create chances through width. Hearts, on the other hand, might adopt a more pragmatic approach, aiming for defensive solidity and looking to exploit opportunities on the counter-attack, especially given their recent tendency for draws on the road. Celtic's recent defensive stumbles, conceding two in their last outing, could offer Hearts a glimmer of hope.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • Celtic have won 77.8% of their home games this season, scoring an average of 2.2 goals.
- • Hearts' away record shows a 50% win rate, conceding an average of 1.1 goals per away fixture.
- • Both teams have scored an average of over 1.5 goals in their respective last three matches.
AI Prediction
Celtic's overwhelming home advantage and season-long dominance, coupled with their recent winning streak, makes them strong favourites. Hearts' recent away form and their capacity to score, even against stronger opposition, suggest they can contribute to the scoreline. The odds reflect Celtic's superiority, but the potential for goals at both ends, given recent defensive lapses from the hosts, points towards a lively encounter.
- AIConfidencePickRecent Win% (20)
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- gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ru)by google72% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x247%O/U60%BTTS60%
- gemini-2.5-flash-lite (en)by google85% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x240%O/U63%BTTS57%
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gpt-oss-120b:free (tr)by openai78% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x247%O/U60%BTTS53%
grok-4.1-fast (ja)by x-ai85% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x243%O/U63%BTTS63%- grok-4.1-fast (ko)by x-ai82% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x243%O/U67%BTTS70%
H2H
Team recent
Celtic Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Motherwell | 3 - 2 | - | ||||
HOME | Rangers | 3 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | Hibernian | 2 - 1 | - | ||||
HOME | Falkirk | 3 - 1 | - | ||||
HOME | ST Mirren | 1 - 0 | - | ||||
AWAY | Dundee | 2 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | Dundee Utd | 0 - 2 | - | ||||
HOME | Motherwell | 3 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | Aberdeen | 2 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | Rangers | 2 - 2 | - |
Celtic have been in commanding form throughout the season, evidenced by their high win percentage and impressive average goals scored per game. Their home record is particularly robust, boasting a significant number of victories and significantly fewer goals conceded. Recent performances mirror this dominance, with three consecutive wins and a strong attacking output, suggesting they are building momentum towards the season's conclusion.
Heart Of Midlothian Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Falkirk | 3 - 0 | - | ||||
AWAY | Motherwell | 1 - 1 | - | ||||
HOME | Rangers | 2 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | Hibernian | 2 - 1 | - | ||||
HOME | Motherwell | 3 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | Livingston | 2 - 2 | - | ||||
HOME | Dundee | 1 - 0 | - | ||||
AWAY | Kilmarnock | 0 - 1 | - | ||||
HOME | Aberdeen | 1 - 0 | - | ||||
HOME | Falkirk | 1 - 0 | - |
Hearts have also enjoyed a successful season, reflected in their respectable win rate and solid defensive record. While their overall away form shows a split of wins and losses, their recent away performances have seen them grind out results, including a recent draw on the road. They've shown a capacity to score on their travels, though their defence has conceded more on average away from home compared to their home fixtures.
Odds
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