Celtic FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Celtic FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC — Premier League at Celtic Park.
- Celtic FC 33 games · 67 pts (2026/27)
- Heart of Midlothian FC 33 games · 70 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Clancy
- Assistant 1 David Roome
- Assistant 2 Jonathan Bell (Scotland)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Dec | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Dec | Hibernian FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 03 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 28 Nov | SS Lazio | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Dec | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Dec | Rangers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Nov | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Nov | Motherwell FC | A | 2–1 | W |
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Celtic Park!
- 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Joe Hart is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Heart of Midlothian FC.
- 10' Heart of Midlothian FC come into this ranked 4 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 15' Heart of Midlothian FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Lawrence Shankland on 15.
- 20' Heart of Midlothian FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Celtic FC and Heart of Midlothian FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 30' Stephen Kingsley has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 30 minutes.
- 35' Celtic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Heart of Midlothian FC backline.
- 40' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 45' Celtic FC is showing some good football. However, Celtic FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 46' The crowd applauds David Turnbull as he leaves the pitch. Anthony Ralston steps in for Celtic FC.
- 51' Beni Baningime has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 319 appearances.
- 52' It’s gonna be a card for Daizen Maeda.
- 57' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 57 minutes.
- 62' Alexandro Bernabei has so much to prove this time. He replaces Luis Palma on 62 minute.
- 65' Kenneth Vargas is ready to make an impact after coming on for Aidan Denholm at the 65 minute mark.
- 66' Alan Forrest makes way for Barrie McKay at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Heart of Midlothian FC.
- 71' Celtic FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. James Forrest is hanging Greg Taylor on the field on 71 minute.
- 76' Mikey Johnston has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 81' 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.
- 85' Macaulay Tait is replacing Jorge Grant for the Heart of Midlothian FC side.
- 90' Another substitution for Heart of Midlothian FC to replace Nathaniel Atkinson by Craig Halkett on 90 minute.
- Celtic FC will have plenty to reflect on. Heart of Midlothian FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1
- 20
- 33
- 42
- 8
-
3
Greg Taylor ↓ James Forrest 71'
- 14
- 5
- 2
- 90
-
7
Luis Palma ↓ Alexandro Bernabei 62'
Bench
-
49
James Forrest ↑ 71'
- 29
-
56
Anthony Ralston ↑ 46'
- 38
- 57
-
25
Alexandro Bernabei ↑ 62'
- 28
- 19
- 22
Coach
Brendan Rodgers
Heart of Midlothian FC Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 6
-
3
Stephen Kingsley ↓ Toby Sibbick 46'
- 2
-
7
Jorge Grant ↓ Macaulay Tait 85'
- 15
- 28
- 13
-
17
Alan Forrest ↓ Barrie McKay 66'
- 9
- 19
-
22
Aidan Denholm ↓ Kenneth Vargas 65'
Bench
-
21
Toby Sibbick ↑ 46'
-
18
Barrie McKay ↑ 66'
- 1
- 30
- 5
-
4
Craig Halkett ↑ 90'
- 11
-
77
Kenneth Vargas ↑ 65'
-
25
Macaulay Tait ↑ 85'
Coach
Steven Naismith
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
2023-12-16
Celtic FC
0–2
Heart of Midlothian FC
W
2023-12-09
Aberdeen FC
2–1
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2023-12-06
Heart of Midlothian FC
0–1
Rangers FC
L
2023-12-02
Kilmarnock FC
0–1
Heart of Midlothian FC
W
2023-11-25
Heart of Midlothian FC
1–0
St. Johnstone FC
W
2023-11-11
Motherwell FC
1–2
Heart of Midlothian FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.55
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
Heart of Midlothian FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC or Heart of Midlothian FC 73% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Heart of Midlothian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Heart of Midlothian FC
59%
Celtic FC or Heart of Midlothian FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Heart of Midlothian FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
7.6%
1 – 0
7.3%
0 – 0
7%
0 – 1
6.5%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Heart of Midlothian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 20% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 18% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.