Celtic vs Hearts
21st August 1500hrs
Football – Scotland – Scottish Premiership
Pick Home Win & BTTS
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 7/4 odds taken 1055 GMT, Saturday 20 August
In the Scottish Premiership on Sunday, champions Celtic welcome Hearts to Celtic Park for a tasty fixture. The Hoops have kicked off the defence of their crown with a trio of victories, while the Jambos have taken seven points from a possible nine. Ange Postecoglou’s side will be looking for no less than three points on home soil. We track down the latest odds and give you our predictions.
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Celtic Preview – Will the Bhoys keep up 100% record?
Celtic were the top dogs in Scotland last season, winning their title back from bitter rivals Rangers. They have made a strong start to their championship defence, taking nine points from a possible nine.
Celtic have won their opening three, kicking off the campaign with a 2-0 home victory over Aberdeen. The Bhoys then beat Ross County on the road. Last time out, Ange Postecoglou’s side hammered Kilmarnock 5-0 away from home.
Celtic will be keen to keep up their winning record with another three points on their own patch this weekend. The Celts are the overwhelming favourites in this one, with the bookies offering just 2/9.
Hearts Preview – Can the Jambos cause a big upset?
Hearts had an outstanding first season back in the top tier last term, finishing behind Old Firm duo Celtic and Rangers in third. Robbie Neilson’s side picked up 61 points, winning 17, drawing ten and losing 11.
Hearts will be looking for a similar season this time around, and the Jambos have started well. On the opening weekend, they beat Ross County 2-1 before conceding at the death against rivals Hibernian to draw the Edinburgh derby 1-1 at Easter Road in game two. The Jam Tarts bounced back with a 4-1 home victory over Dundee United last weekend.
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A trip to Celtic Park will be one of Hearts’ toughest challenges of the season. Still, having lost at Zurich in a vital UEFA Europa League qualifier in midweek, can the Edinburgh outfit respond with a positive result in Glasgow on Sunday?
Celtic vs Hearts Betting Advice
These two sides met five times last season, with Celtic winning the last four. However, back in July 2021, Hearts beat the Bhoys 2-1 at Tynecastle Park, with Jon Souttar netting the winner in the 89th minute.
Celtic went on to win the next four, scoring ten and conceding four. In the last meeting back in May, the Hoops picked up a 4-1 home success over Hearts.
Key Facts – Celtic vs Hearts Betting Tip
- Celtic have won four in a row against Hearts
- The Bhoys have a 100% record in the league so far
- The Jam Tarts have taken seven points from a possible nine
Hearts have started well, but Celtic should be too strong for the Jambos at Celtic Park. The Edinburgh club have netted in five of the last six meetings, so take a punt on the home win and both teams to score in this one at 7/4.
Kyogo Furuhashi’s season has come alive, as the Japan international has scored in the recent wins over Ross County and Kilmarnock. Furuhashi is available at 8/15 to net anytime on Sunday.
The best betting odds for Celtic vs Hearts
Celtic to win: 2/9 at Bet365
Draw: 6/1 at Bet365
Hearts to win: 10/1 at Bet365
