Celtic FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Celtic FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC — Premier League .
- Celtic FC 33 games · 67 pts (2026/27)
- Heart of Midlothian FC 33 games · 70 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Steven McLean
- Referee William Collum
- Referee Alan Mulvanny
- Referee Graham Chambers
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 33 | 70 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 33 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic FC | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell FC | 33 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian FC | 33 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk FC | 33 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee United FC | 33 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 33 | 33 |
| 9 | Dundee FC | 33 | 33 |
| 10 | St. Mirren FC | 33 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock FC | 33 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston FC | 33 | 16 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 22 Aug | AIK Fotboll | H | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Aug | FC CFR 1907 Cluj | H | 3–4 | L |
| 10 Aug | Motherwell FC | A | 5–2 | W |
| 07 Aug | FC CFR 1907 Cluj | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Aug | St. Johnstone FC | H | 7–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | Celtic FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Aug | Ross County FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Aug | Aberdeen FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 19 May | Celtic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 May | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 May | Kilmarnock FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Celtic FC | Heart of Midlothian FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #1 |
| 67 | Points | 70 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 21 / 4 / 8 | W / D / L | 21 / 7 / 5 |
| 59 | Scored | 58 |
| 35 | Conceded | 28 |
| +24 | GD | +30 |
| 2.03 | PPG | 2.12 |
| 64% | Win % | 64% |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Celtic FC are 3rd (67 pts). Heart of Midlothian FC are 1st (70 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Celtic FC is hosting Heart of Midlothian FC for another epic battle.
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Celtic FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' Celtic FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' Nir Bitton has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 18' Jamie Brandon gets the nod from Heart of Midlothian FC. He replaces Michael Smith and will look to change the dynamic.
- 23' Celtic FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 28' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Celtic FC and Heart of Midlothian FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 29' A stunning finish from Vakoun Issouf Bayo — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 34' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 39' Celtic FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 44' Poor challenge from Craig Halkett. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 49' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 54' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Callum McGregor makes it 2-0.
- 59' The referee has no hesitation. Jamie Brandon is booked for Heart of Midlothian FC — Yellow card on 59.
- 60' A stunning finish from Vakoun Issouf Bayo — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 65' Kristoffer Ajer is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Heart of Midlothian FC tonight.
- 69' Michael Johnston is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jules Ntcham at the 69 minute mark.
- 71' Fresh legs for Heart of Midlothian FC! Uche Ikpeazu comes on to replace Loic Damour.
- 76' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 78' Leigh Griffiths has so much to prove this time. He replaces Vakoun Issouf Bayo on 78 minute.
- 81' Conor Washington adds to his 0 season tally! Heart of Midlothian FC lead 3-1 — and this changes everything.
- 83' Fresh legs for Heart of Midlothian FC! Aidan White comes on to replace Jake Mulraney.
- 87' It is a substitution in Celtic FC team. Kristoffer Ajer is replaced by Anthony Ralston on 87 minute.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Uche Ikpeazu on 90 minutes.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Heart of Midlothian FC.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 67
- 2
- 8
- 49
- 6
- 42
-
21
Jules Ntcham ↓ Michael Johnston 69'
- 35
- 17
- 23
- 10
Bench
- 1
-
9
Leigh Griffiths ↑ 78'
- 15
-
19
Michael Johnston ↑ 69'
- 22
-
56
Anthony Ralston ↑ 87'
- 20
Coach
Neil Lennon
Heart of Midlothian FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
22
Loic Damour ↓ Uche Ikpeazu 71'
- 8
- 9
- 12
- 23
- 6
-
2
Michael Smith ↓ Jamie Brandon 18'
-
11
Jake Mulraney ↓ Aidan White 83'
- 26
- 51
- 40
Bench
- 7
- 13
-
19
Uche Ikpeazu ↑ 71'
-
25
Jamie Brandon ↑ 18'
- 28
-
3
Aidan White ↑ 83'
- 41
Coach
Craig Levein
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 8 |
| Daizen Maeda | 8 |
| Lawrence Shankland | 6 |
| James Forrest | 4 |
| Josh Ginnelly | 3 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 3 |
| Ryan Christie | 3 |
| Matt O'Riley | 3 |
Head to Head
Celtic FC Form
Heart of Midlothian FC Form
2019-08-25
Celtic FC
3–1
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2019-08-10
Heart of Midlothian FC
0–0
Ross County FC
D
2019-08-04
Aberdeen FC
3–2
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2019-05-19
Celtic FC
2–1
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2019-05-10
Aberdeen FC
2–1
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2019-05-04
Heart of Midlothian FC
0–1
Kilmarnock FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.07
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22
Heart of Midlothian FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 63% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.29
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Heart of Midlothian FC
41%
Celtic FC or Heart of Midlothian FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.3%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
7.9%
1 – 0
7.1%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
5.3%
0 – 0
5.2%
3 – 2
4%
0 – 1
3.9%
4 – 1
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Heart of Midlothian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 17% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 22% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.