Celtic vs Hearts: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Celtic prepare to host Hearts on May 16, 2026, with kick-off at 13:30, this SCOTLAND: Premier League, Championship Group fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Celtic, currently 2nd in the standings with 76 points from 36 games, are close to the leaders with only 1 points separating them. They've earned 43 points from 18 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Hearts, sitting 1st with 77 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 31 points from 18 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 2 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Celtic and Hearts have been competitive, ending in a 2-2 draw. The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Rangers, Celtic recorded a 3-1 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Sinisalo, Tierney, Scales, Trusty , Johnston, McGregor, Engels, Hyun-Jun, Nygren, Mccowan, Maeda. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Hearts's last outing came against Motherwell, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 3-4-1-2 system. Their starting XI featured Schwolow, Findlay, Halkett, Steinwender, Kingsley, Leonard, Baningime, Altena, Spittal, Braga, Shankland. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

Looking ahead, Celtic are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Celtic and Hearts are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Celtic's fixtures have averaged 3.2 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Hearts's games average 2.6 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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