Celtic vs Heart of Midlothian: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Celtic vs Heart of Midlothian

• Date: Sunday, 07 December 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 GMT

• Venue: Celtic Park

Celtic are coming into this match with a strong run of form, having won their last five games. Their recent victories, including a solid 1-0 home win against Dundee, suggest they have the momentum and confidence to dominate this fixture. With a predicted 4-3-3 formation, Celtic's attacking trio of Maeda, McCowan, and Hyun-Jun could pose significant threats to Heart of Midlothian's defence.

Heart of Midlothian, on the other hand, have had a mixed bag of results, with only one win in their last five games. Their most recent home draw against Kilmarnock suggests they might struggle to break down Celtic's defence. However, with players like Shankland and Devlin in their lineup, they could still cause Celtic some problems. Despite this, Celtic's current form and home advantage should see them through.

Celtic are in top-notch form, having won all of their last five matches. Their most recent victory was a 1-0 win against Dundee at home, showcasing their ability to grind out results even when not at their best. This run of form should give them a significant boost in confidence and momentum going into this match against Heart of Midlothian.

Recent Premiership Results:

• Win: 1-0 vs Dundee (H)

• Win: 2-1 vs Hibernian (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs St. Mirren (A)

• Win: 4-0 vs Kilmarnock (H)

• Win: 4-0 vs Falkirk (H)

Heart of Midlothian have had a less convincing run of form, with only one win in their last five games. Their most recent result was a 1-1 draw against Kilmarnock at home, which suggests they might struggle to find the back of the net against a strong Celtic side. This inconsistent form could impact their performance and confidence in this upcoming match.

Recent Premiership Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Kilmarnock (H)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Motherwell (A)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Aberdeen (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Dundee Utd (H)

• Win: 4-0 vs Dundee (H)

The head-to-head record between Celtic and Heart of Midlothian shows a competitive rivalry, with Celtic winning four of the last five encounters. Their most recent meeting saw Heart of Midlothian secure a 3-1 victory, but prior to that, Celtic had a strong run, including a 3-0 win at home. This suggests that while Heart of Midlothian can cause upsets, Celtic generally have the upper hand in this fixture.

Recent Premiership Results

• Heart of Midlothian 3-1 Celtic (26 Oct 2025)

• Celtic 3-0 Heart of Midlothian (29 Mar 2025)

• Heart of Midlothian 1-4 Celtic (23 Nov 2024)

• Celtic 2-0 Heart of Midlothian (14 Sep 2024)

• Celtic 3-0 Heart of Midlothian (04 May 2024)

• Jota (Knee) - Out

• Alistair Johnston (Hamstring) - Out

• Cameron Carter-Vickers (Achilles) - Doubt

• Callum Osmand (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Kelechi Iheanacho (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Marcelo Saracchi (Unknown) - Doubt

• Ageu (Hamstring) - Out

• Calem Nieuwenhof (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Finlay Pollock (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Beni Baningime (Muscle) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Schmeichel (GK), Donovan (DF), Trusty (DF), Scales (DF), Tierney (DF), Engels (MF), McGregor (MF), Hatate (MF), McCowan (AT), Hyun-Jun (AT), Maeda (AT)

Celtic are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Schmeichel in goal and a backline of Donovan, Trusty, Scales, and Tierney. This setup should allow them to control the midfield with Engels, McGregor, and Hatate, while Maeda, McCowan, and Hyun-Jun provide a dynamic attacking threat.

• Predicted lineup: Schwolow (GK), Borchgrevink (DF), Kent (DF), Findlay (DF), Milne (DF), Forrest (MF), Magnusson (MF), Devlin (MF), Kyziridis (MF), Kabore (AT), Shankland (AT)

Heart of Midlothian is likely to stick with their 4-4-2 formation, with Schwolow between the posts and a defence consisting of Borchgrevink, Kent, Findlay, and Milne. This formation should see them rely on the midfield duo of Magnusson and Devlin to control the game, with Kabore and Shankland leading the attack.

• Maeda vs Findlay: Maeda's pace and movement could be a real test for Findlay's defensive skills.

• Engels vs Magnusson: Engels' control in midfield will be crucial against Magnusson's tenacity.

• Hyun-Jun (Celtic): Hyun-Jun's creativity could unlock Heart of Midlothian's defence.

• Devlin (Heart of Midlothian): Devlin's energy and work rate in midfield will be vital for Heart of Midlothian's chances.

Celtic vs Heart of Midlothian at 15:00 GMT on Sunday, 07 December 2025, will be broadcast live for viewers in the UK on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Celtic 2-0 Heart of Midlothian.

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