Celtic vs Hearts Predictions

Celtic vs Hearts Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews for this Scottish Premiership. After a two-week break post-Old Firm defeat, Celtic return to action aiming to bounce back against Hearts in their latest Scottish Premiership fixture. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Scottish Premiership | Mar 29, 2025 at 3.00pm UK at Parkhead

Celtic vs Hearts Predictions

Will Celtic Shake Off Old Firm Hangover or Can Hearts Capitalise at Parkhead?

• Hearts’ Scoring Streak Continues: They’ve now scored in ten consecutive matches, highlighting their attacking growth even without a full-strength squad.
• Celtic’s Injury-Disrupted Defence: Missing Schmeichel and Trusty, with doubts over Scales, the Hoops are forced into a reshuffle at the back that could cost them.
• Daizen Still Delivering: Despite the defeat to Rangers, Maeda continues to shine, hitting 29 goals across club and country, and looks a constant threat in front of goal.

Best Bet for Celtic vs Hearts

There’s something oddly poetic about timing in football. Celtic have had two full weeks to dwell on the sting of their dramatic Old Firm collapse, and now they’re thrust back into the limelight in front of their own fans, trying to put it right. On Saturday afternoon, Parkhead will host a Celtic side that should be fired up to redeem themselves after letting a two-goal deficit disappear and then succumbing to a late sucker punch against Rangers. It wasn’t just a loss—it was a psychological blow, their first home defeat of the season, and it’s left a bit of a bruise on a squad already showing signs of vulnerability.

This weekend’s visitors, Hearts, might just be the worst kind of opponent for a team trying to rediscover their swagger. The Gorgie outfit are on the up—climbing their way into the top six and very much alive in the battle for third. Their resurgence has been eye-catching: four wins in five matches, with a growing sense of belief and a clear attacking identity. Their season looked destined for the bin not so long ago, yet now they’re within touching distance of their city rivals Hibs. They’ll see Celtic’s wobble, the injuries in key positions, and think: “Why not us?”

Best Bet for Celtic vs Hearts: Both Teams to Score

At BettingTips4You.com, we keep things clean and focused. No juggling five different tips—we back just one standout prediction per game, and for this clash at Parkhead, the strongest bet on the board is Both Teams to Score.

Let’s be honest—Celtic’s backline is far from solid right now. With Kasper Schmeichel ruled out due to his international injury and Auston Trusty also unavailable, they’re piecing together a defensive unit that doesn’t look particularly comfortable. Add in question marks over Liam Scales, and you’ve got a back four that Hearts’ attackers will be licking their lips at. Meanwhile, Daizen Maeda and Jota still offer plenty going forward, and Callum McGregor returning should help them regain some composure, but keeping a clean sheet? That feels ambitious.

Hearts are no longer the timid side they were earlier in the season. Ten games in a row they’ve found the net—home, away, doesn’t seem to matter. Players like James Wilson and Lawrence Shankland are giving them bite in the final third, and even without some key midfielders, they’re playing with confidence. Celtic may still get the job done, but it’s almost impossible to back them to shut this one out.

BettingTips4You.com expert quote:
“With Celtic’s defensive absentees and Hearts’ red-hot attacking form, it’s hard to see this ending with just one team on the scoresheet.” – Herrin Kendrick, BettingTips4You.com expert.

If we’re calling the final score, Celtic 2-1 Hearts looks a decent shout. The Hoops are likely to bounce back—just not without a few nervy moments. Hearts have the tools to cause problems, but perhaps not quite enough to take all the spoils.

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