In a highly anticipated clash, Celtic welcomes Hearts to Celtic Park for a thrilling 18th round of Scottish Premiership encounter on Saturday, 16th December 2023. Kick-off: 16:00 WAT.
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Our first tip for this Scottish Premiership match is Celtic to win, Celtic leads the league table with 5 points clear Rangers are the 2nd place. Celtic won the last 5 games between this two sides. On the other hand, Hearts lost the last two games played in the league, this is a big blow to their confidence entering this fixture.
Prediction: Celtic to win
Our second prediction for this match will be an Over 2.5, Celtic has scored 43 goals in 17 league games, which average more than 2 goals in a game, the last 5 games of the home side has all seen 3 or more goals scored each, this shows the home side ability to get goals out from her opponents, due to this the game is to be considered Over 2.5 goals
Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Total Goals
Celtic
Celtic, currently positioned 1st in the league, is on a dominant run with 13 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss this season. They display a potent attacking force, and at Celtic Park, they aim to maintain their impressive form. The home crowd expects nothing less than a convincing victory.
Hearts
Hearts, holding the 6th spot, has been resilient with 7 wins, 2 draws, and 7 losses. Their solid defense is a key asset, and on the road, they have shown the ability to snatch crucial points. The clash against Celtic is a true test of their mettle, and Hearts aims to prove their top-tier credentials.
Celtic: Joe Hart, Johnston, Welsh, Scales, Taylor, O’Riley, Iwata, McGregor, Johnston, Furuhashi, Palma
Hearts: Alex Lowry, Vargas, Alexander William, Nieuwenhof, Sibbick, Baningime, Rowles, Kent, Shankland, Kingsley, Clark