Celtic vs Hearts tips and predictions

Pure class by Celtic?

It's first placed Celtic welcoming third placed Hearts in this Premiership clash as the home team looks to add to the 18 points that separate the sides.

It isn't hugely imaginative to go for the heavy odds-on home side but that's the smart play.

The hosts go into the match with 15 wins in their last 20 games.

This home team is playing some decent stuff and they're gaining plenty of new fans. Celtic scored three or more goals in 7 of their recent 10 matches while also being supported with some strong defending. They have only conceded an average of 0.8 goals in their last 20 games.

The visitors have lacked potency in front of goal in recent engagements. They've been goalless in 2 of their last 3 matches. The stats present a pretty grim outlook for the travelling team; they need to do more with their chances.

Celtic have won 16 of the last 20 fixtures between these sides.

Despite the match being on Celtic's terms it could be fun to see Hearts put up some resistance. It might not be a popular opinion but the Yes BTTS bet is a reluctant side bet for this particular game. And taking a look at the goal line, it's under 3.5 goals picked as the best play given these prices.