Our Hearts vs Celtic Prediction: 2-1
Hearts vs Celtic in the Scotland Premiership is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 25, 2026. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This Hearts vs Celtic prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Hearts's Last Match – Hearts vs Falkirk
Hearts must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Scotland FA Cup draw against Falkirk on January 17. In that match, Hearts controlled 50% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hearts | 50% | 8 (4) | - | 97 |
 Falkirk | 50% | 5 (5) | - | 95 |
Celtic's Last Match – Auchinleck Talbot vs Celtic
Determined to maintain their recent success, Celtic must win following their 2-0 Scotland FA Cup victory against Auchinleck Talbot on January 18. In that match, Celtic saw 80% of the ball and created 16 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Auchinleck Talbot | 20% | 1 (1) | - | 31 |
 Celtic | 80% | 16 (5) | - | 148 |
Hearts vs Celtic Stats
Key Stats
| Hearts | Celtic | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.34 | Attacking Strength | 0.99 |
| 0.58 | Defence Strength | 0.83 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Hearts are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Celtic average 1.7 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Hearts 14-7
Celtic 17-16
What are the odds for this match?
Hearts to win: @2.7
Draw: @3.5
Celtic to win: @2.3