History of the Hearts v Celtic fixture
Celtic face a trip to Tynecastle on Wednesday evening to play Hearts, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 63 of the 150 previous games, with the hosts winning just 56.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Heart s running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Scottish Premier game.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Wed 26 Jan | Celtic | 4 - 0 | Hearts | Scottish Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Wed 10 Nov | Hearts | 2-0 | Celtic | Scottish Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 11 Sep | Celtic | 3 - 0 | Hearts | Scottish Premier |
| 2009/2010 | Sun 09 May | Hearts | 1 - 2 | Celtic | Scottish Premier |
| 2009/2010 | Wed 10 Feb | Celtic | 2 - 0 | Hearts | Scottish Premier |
| 2009/2010 | Sun 20 Dec | Hearts | 2 - 1 | Celtic | Scottish Premier |
| 2009/2010 | Wed 28 Oct | Celtic | 0 - 1 | Hearts | Scottish League Cup |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Hearts have been playing quite well at home, winning three, drawing two, and losing just one. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, nine to eight.
The Bhoys have had a decent run of form away from home recently, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Those games have seen the Bhoys pummel 11 goals, and let in four.
Hearts' total of 63 points from their 36 games sees them secure in third place after Dundee United lost last night.
Celtic's total of 86 points from their 36 games sees them sitting in second place.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearts | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 5 |
| Celtic | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 13 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Although Celtic have been far from successful in recent away games, we can see nothing other than an easy victory for them against Heart. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Hearts | Drawn last 2 games at home. Failed to win in previous 2 home games. Not won in the 6 most recent games. |
| Celtic | Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here