Scottish Premiership· Regular Season - 9· Celtic Park
Celtic
Heart Of Midlothian18 Oct
Celtic vs Heart Of Midlothian Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 18 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
2-0
Fair odds
1.61
Expected goals
2.3 - 0.9
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Match probabilities
More Celtic vs Heart Of Midlothian tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Celtic +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 96% | 1.05 | - |
| 1XCeltic or Draw | 82% | 1.22 | 1.17 |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 59% | 1.69 | 1.57 |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 59% | 1.71 | 1.60 |
| 1Celtic to win | 57% | 1.76 | 1.61 |
| AH2 +1.5Heart Of Midlothian +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 55% | 1.82 | 1.47 |
| AH1 -1.5Celtic -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 45% | 2.22 | 2.36 |
| X2Heart Of Midlothian or Draw | 43% | 2.32 | 2.31 |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 41% | 2.42 | 2.25 |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 41% | 2.46 | 2.30 |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 38% | 2.65 | 2.41 |
| XDraw | 25% | 4.02 | 4.60 |
| 2Heart Of Midlothian to win | 18% | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| AH2 -1.5Heart Of Midlothian -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 4% | 22.94 | 9.20 |
Celtic vs Heart Of Midlothian odds comparison
Best price in each market highlighted.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | O2.5 | U2.5 | BTTS | No BTTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 1.57 | 4.33 | 4.80 | - | - | 1.57 | 2.25 |
| 1xBet | 1.58 | 4.45 | 4.73 | 1.45 | 2.41 | 1.55 | 2.30 |
| Dafabet | 1.61 | 4.60 | 5.00 | - | - | - | - |
| Bet365 | 1.57 | 4.50 | 5.00 | 1.53 | 2.50 | 1.62 | 2.20 |
| Marathonbet | 1.56 | 4.45 | 4.80 | 1.45 | 2.41 | 1.55 | 2.26 |
| Betfair | 1.65 | 4.20 | 4.50 | 1.53 | 2.45 | 1.57 | 2.38 |
| BetVictor | 1.55 | 4.20 | 5.00 | 1.49 | 2.38 | 1.53 | 2.30 |
| Pinnacle | 1.60 | 4.70 | 4.61 | 1.51 | 2.58 | - | - |
| SBO | 1.50 | 3.87 | 4.47 | - | - | - | - |
| Betano | 1.62 | 4.50 | 4.75 | 1.53 | 2.57 | 1.57 | 2.30 |
Celtic vs Heart Of Midlothian preview & analysis
Match preview
Celtic host Heart Of Midlothian in the Scottish Premiership (Regular Season - 9) at Celtic Park on Sunday, 18 October 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Celtic are struggling for results, with 1 win, 0 draws and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 4 and conceding 11. Most recently they lost to Benfica 1-4 away. They're 1st in the table with 21 points from 8 games. Heart Of Midlothian arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 11 and conceding 4. Most recently they drew with FC Nordsjaelland 1-1 at home. They're 3rd in the table with 16 points from 8 games.
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 3.8 goals, and both teams scored in 5 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Celtic favourites: Celtic 57%, draw 25%, Heart Of Midlothian 18%. We expect around 3.2 goals (2.3 - 0.9 in expected goals), with 62% for over 2.5 and 59% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals at 1.45, which our model rates at a 62% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Celtic 2-0 Heart Of Midlothian.
Recent form
Celtic- 15 OctABenfica1-4
- 11 OctAMotherwell2-0
- 20 SeptHRangers0-1
- 17 SeptHFerencvarosi TC1-3
- 13 SeptARangers0-3
Heart Of Midlothian- 15 OctHFC Nordsjaelland1-1
- 10 OctHST Mirren5-0
- 19 SeptAKilmarnock1-1
- 15 SeptAFalkirk1-2
- 11 SeptAStenhousemuir3-0
Head to head
Scottish Premiership table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | +12 | 21 |
| 2 |  Rangers | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 19 |
| 3 | Heart Of Midlothian | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +11 | 16 |
| 4 |  Dundee | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +3 | 13 |
| 5 |  ST Johnstone | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| 6 |  Dundee Utd | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 11 |
| 7 |  ST Mirren | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 10 |
| 8 |  Aberdeen | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 8 |
| 9 |  Motherwell | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
| 10 |  Hibernian | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 7 |
| 11 |  Falkirk | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -4 | 6 |
| 12 |  Kilmarnock | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -11 | 5 |
Celtic vs Heart Of Midlothian: FAQ
What is the Celtic vs Heart Of Midlothian prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.45. Our predicted score is Celtic 2-0 Heart Of Midlothian.
Who is the favourite to win Celtic vs Heart Of Midlothian?
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Celtic are favourites. Our model gives Celtic a 57% chance of winning, Heart Of Midlothian 18%, and the draw 25%.
Will both teams score in Celtic vs Heart Of Midlothian?
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We rate both teams to score at 59%, 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 14:00 UTC on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at Celtic Park, Glasgow.
