Scottish Premiership· Championship Group - 38· Celtic Park
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Celtic vs Heart Of Midlothian Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 16 May 2026 · Kick-off
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More Celtic vs Heart Of Midlothian tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Celtic +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.09 | - |
| 1XCeltic or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Heart Of Midlothian +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 65% | 1.54 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 62% | 1.61 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 60% | 1.66 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 60% | 1.68 | - |
| X2Heart Of Midlothian or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| 1Celtic to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 40% | 2.47 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 40% | 2.52 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 38% | 2.63 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Celtic -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 35% | 2.85 | - |
| 2Heart Of Midlothian to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Heart Of Midlothian -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 12.51 | - |
Celtic vs Heart Of Midlothian preview & analysis
Match preview
Celtic host Heart Of Midlothian in the Scottish Premiership (Championship Group - 38) at Celtic Park on Saturday, 16 May 2026, with kick-off at 11:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Celtic have won 3, Heart Of Midlothian have won 2 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 3.5 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Celtic narrow favourites: Celtic 44%, draw 38%, Heart Of Midlothian 18%. We expect around 3.2 goals (2.0 - 1.2 in expected goals), with 62% for over 2.5 and 60% for both teams to score.
Head to head
Scottish Premiership table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
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| 1 | Heart Of Midlothian | 33 | 21 | 7 | 5 | +30 | 70 |
| 2 |  Rangers | 33 | 19 | 12 | 2 | +35 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic | 33 | 21 | 4 | 8 | +24 | 67 |
| 4 |  Motherwell | 33 | 14 | 12 | 7 | +23 | 54 |
| 5 |  Hibernian | 33 | 13 | 12 | 8 | +14 | 51 |
| 6 |  Falkirk | 33 | 13 | 7 | 13 | -3 | 46 |
| 7 |  Dundee Utd | 33 | 9 | 13 | 11 | -9 | 40 |
| 8 |  Aberdeen | 33 | 9 | 6 | 18 | -15 | 33 |
| 9 |  Dundee | 33 | 8 | 9 | 16 | -19 | 33 |
| 10 |  ST Mirren | 33 | 7 | 9 | 17 | -21 | 30 |
| 11 |  Kilmarnock | 33 | 6 | 10 | 17 | -28 | 28 |
| 12 |  Livingston | 33 | 1 | 13 | 19 | -31 | 16 |
Celtic vs Heart Of Midlothian: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Celtic vs Heart Of Midlothian?
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Celtic are favourites. Our model gives Celtic a 44% chance of winning, Heart Of Midlothian 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Celtic vs Heart Of Midlothian?
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We rate both teams to score at 60%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Celtic vs Heart Of Midlothian kick off?
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Celtic vs Heart Of Midlothian kicks off at 11:30 UTC on Saturday, 16 May 2026 at Celtic Park, Glasgow.
