Hearts vs Celtic tips and predictions

Hearts big price in clash with Celtic

There's a legitimate chance of an upset in this match. It feels like the sportsbooks are overestimating the away side.

The hosts go into the match having won all of their last 4 games. On the face of it you could be thinking that Celtic can win this in second gear. It's just not that simple.

Hearts need to focus on the challenge in front of them. The home players are finding some form. They have scored two or more goals in 13 of their recent 18 home matches while consolidating with some good defensive stats. They have only conceded an average of 0.5 goals over their last 15 games at home.

Celtic have conceded at least once in 16 of their last 19 away matches. If there are issues, maybe they have crept into performances at the other end of the pitch. In front of goal, the visitors have seemed hesitant. They've been goalless in 1 of their last 3 away matches.

The hosts can be pleased with their recent displays in all areas of the game and they'll need to call on that experience to produce a result. They'll look to continue their winning streak with another victory here and it might not be without some difficulties on the way, but they can do it.

If Celtic stamp their authority on the match they are likely to keep a clean sheet. There are better value picks elsewhere but the No BTTS bet seems fair enough.