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Match analysis

ScotlandPremiership

Heart Of Midlothian vs Celtic

Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Premiership fixture.

Match Timeline

7'
B. Nygren⚽
Normal Goal
48'
S. Findlay⚽
Normal Goal → M. Leonard
62'
Yang Hyun-Jun⚽
Normal Goal → T. Cvancara
64'
Tomáš Čvančara🟨
Yellow Card
65'
Tomas Magnusson🟨
Yellow Card
66'
T. Cvancara🔄
Substitution 1 → S. Tounekti
71'
T. Magnusson🔄
Substitution 1 → S. Kerjota
71'
J. McCart🔄
Substitution 2 → O. McEntee
73'
K. Tierney🔄
Substitution 2 → D. Murray
76'
Auston Trusty
Card upgrade
77'
Auston Trusty🟥
Red Card
77'
Yang Hyun-Jun🔄
Substitution 3 → A. Ralston
79'
Julián Araujo🟨
Yellow Card
82'
Oisin McEntee🟨
Yellow Card
86'
M. Steinwender🔄
Substitution 3 → B. Spittal
87'
C. Braga⚽
Normal Goal → O. McEntee
89'
Stuart Findlay🟨
Yellow Card
89'
Arne Engels🟨
Yellow Card
89'
Callum McGregor🟨
Yellow Card
90+4'
P. Kabore🔄
Substitution 4 → J. Wilson
90+7'
Sebastian Tounekti🟨
Yellow Card
90+8'
Kasper Schmeichel🟨
Yellow Card

Match Statistics

8Shots on Goal3
4Shots off Goal2
16Total Shots8
4Blocked Shots3
10Shots insidebox6
6Shots outsidebox2
13Fouls22
2Corner Kicks2
3Offsides1
55Ball Possession45
3Yellow Cards6
0Red Cards1
1Goalkeeper Saves6
360Total passes309
235Passes accurate200
65Passes %65

Tipster previews (6)

The Big "O"Won

Top-Table Tussle Set for Goal-Fest at Tynecastle

The pickOver 2 5

Chance
58%
Odds
1.80
Model EV
+4.4%

Alright, let's talk about the main event in Scottish football this weekend! The Big O is here, and I'm licking my lips at this Premiership showdown between league leaders Hearts and reigning giants Celtic. This isn't just any match—it's a potential title decider with fireworks…

Yoda Mc Yoda FaceLost

At the Summit, Hearts Stand. But Can They Hold?

The pickHeart Of Midlothian win

Chance
47%
Odds
2.75
Model EV
+29.3%

A clash at the peak of the Scottish Premiership, this is. Heart of Midlothian, the leaders, host Celtic, the chasing giants. Six points clear, the home side are, but in football, the past matters not. Only the present, only the next ninety minutes. Look at the recent path, we…

Mr SimpleLost

Hearts to Show They're Top Dogs Against Shaky Celtic

The pickHeart Of Midlothian win

Chance
45%
Odds
2.75
Model EV
+23.8%

Right then, let's talk about the big one. Top of the table, Tynecastle on a Saturday afternoon – you can't ask for much more. Hearts are sitting pretty, six points clear of Celtic with an identical number of games played. That's not a fluke, that's form. Hearts are the team in…

Value VinnyLost

Hearts vs Celtic: Title Showdown Value Lies With Hosts

The pickHeart Of Midlothian win

Chance
48%
Odds
2.75
Model EV
+32.0%

The Premiership summit clash arrives on January 25th, and the numbers tell a fascinating story. Heart of Midlothian, sitting pretty at the top with a six-point cushion, host a Celtic side that has been uncharacteristically vulnerable on the road. This isn't about sentiment or…

Form & key stats

Last 10 matches, all competitions

Heart Of Midlothian

6W 3D 1L2.10 pts/game

Celtic

5W 1D 4L1.60 pts/game

Per game

Heart Of Midlothian at home vs Celtic away

Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.

Elo ratings

Before the match · within Premiership

Overall edge
+44Celtic
Venue edge
+73Celtic
Rating period
Match snapshot
Heart Of Midlothian versus Celtic: long term Elo, before the match
Heart Of MidlothianHomeRatingCelticAway
Strength
1,695Overall1,739
1,648Match venue1,721
1,648At home1,833
1,588Away1,721
Attack & defence
1,568Attack1,644
1,656Defence1,646
1,572Home attack1,730
1,520Away attack1,612
1,630Home defence1,701
1,603Away defence1,624
Match profile
1,678Goal environment2,555
1,645Home goals2,050
1,533Away goals2,005
1,508Possession1,566
Specialist ratings
1,524Set-piece attack1,563
1,524Set-piece defence1,561
1,576Close games1,651
1,733Winning margin1,761

Match venue compares Heart Of Midlothian at home with Celtic away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.

Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.

Starting Lineups

Heart Of MidlothianHeart Of Midlothian1:1

Starting XI

1C. GordonG
5J. McCartD
22T. MagnussonM
89A. KyziridisM
11P. KaboreF
19S. FindlayD
49M. LeonardM
10C. BragaM
4C. HalkettD
18H. MilneM
15M. SteinwenderD

CelticCeltic1:1

Starting XI

1K. SchmeichelG
63K. TierneyD
8B. NygrenM
38D. MaedaF
5L. ScalesD
42C. McGregorM
11T. CvancaraF
6A. TrustyD
27A. EngelsM
13Yang Hyun-JunF
22J. AraujoD