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Probable Lineups

Hearts
4-2-2-2
Celtic
4-3-3
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(14) 9 Goals 27 (35)
(11) 9 Assists 19 (27)
(6.4) 6.6 Average Ratings 7.3 (7)
27 Average Age 27.5
182.1 Average Height (cm) 179.1
(0.8) 1 Shots pg 1.5 (1.5)
(49%) 50% Aerial Duel Success 57% (56%)
(0.4) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.5)
(1.4) 1.3 Tackles pg 1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.

Missing Players

Hearts
Celtic
Player Reason Status Rating
Calem Nieuwenhof Out N/A
Gerald Taylor Out 6.48
Yutaro Oda Doubtful 6.28
No missing players.

Team News

Hearts
Celtic
  • Hearts boss Neil Critchley named three changes after the Jambos lost 2-0 to FC Heidenheim at Tynecastle in the Europa Conference League, before they succumbed to a sole goal defeat to Rangers at Ibrox before the international break.
  • Craig Gordon continued in goal behind a back four of Daniel Oyegoke (who replaced Adam Forrester at right-back), Frankie Kent, Kye Rowles (who took Stephen Kingsley's place) and James Penrice.
  • Beni Baningime moved onto the bench, as Malachi Boateng and Cammy Devlin started in the middle of the park. Blair Spittal and Alan Forrest looked to support a strike duo of Lawrence Shankland and the incoming Kenneth Vargas.
  • Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers named two changes to the Celts side that clinched an impressive 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig in the Champions League, before a 2-0 victory over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park before the international break.
  • Kasper Schmeichel continued in goal, behind a back four of Greg Taylor, Auston Trusty, Liam Scales - who took Cameron Carter-Vickers' place in the starting eleven - and Alistair Johnston.
  • Captain Callum McGregor, Arne Engels and Reo Hatate were chosen as the midfield trio once more. Daizen Maeda and Nicholas Kühn supported Adam Idah - who took Kyogo Furuhashi's place - in attack.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
1 Celtic 11 1 0 34
11 Hearts 2 3 9 9

Prediction

  • Two of last season's Scottish Premiership top three go toe-to-toe at Tynecastle on Saturday night, as Hearts host Celtic.
  • Hearts losing to Rangers is nothing new, as the Jambos are now winless in 17 meetings with the Gers since a 2-0 victory in the Scottish Cup back in February 2020, and the men in maroon are winless in Govan since the opening day of the 2014/15 Scottish Championship season. The hosts have accumulated as many points under Neil Critchley as their previous 12 before he joined.
  • Celtic's fine recent Scottish Premiership record against Kilmarnock continued, as the Hoops have lost just one of their last 17 league meetings with Killie which came back in December 2023 in a 2-1 defeat at Rugby Park. Despite losing both home and away to Hearts in the league last season, the Celts are on their longest winning run on the road (8) in the league since February 2020 (9).
  • Recent performances have shown a lack of cutting edge for hosts Hearts and the clinical nature of visitors Celtic, so there should only be one outcome in Gorgie on Saturday night.
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Top Players

Hearts
Celtic
F. Kent 6.91
J. Penrice 6.8
M. Boateng 6.78
N. Kühn 7.68
C. McGregor 7.64
L. Scales 7.62
F. Kent 2
K. Vargas 2
J. Wilson 2
C. McGregor 5
N. Kühn 5
K. Furuhashi 5
L. Shankland 3
M. Boateng 2
B. Spittal 2
N. Kühn 6
J. Forrest 3
G. Taylor 3

Match Forecast

Celtic will score from a fast break situation  
Celtic will score a long shot  
Hearts will score as a result of a through ball  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.