Celtic this Saturday kick off the Scottish Premiership with a match against the newly promoted Hearts at the Tynecastle with kickoff at 22:00.
Celtic were kicked out of the Champions League by the Danish side, Midtjylland FC and this puts more weight on Ange Postecoglou. The new manager in the Camp was settled at after a failed three months trial for Eddie Howe.
Celtic has had many complains after the transfer window this summer and no reinforcements were signed in the squad.
A strong win will be a good start off for Postecoglou in the premiership and to win over the fans confidence.
Hearts on the other side had a very successful season in the Scottish Championship managing the title winners and secured a promotion to the Scottish premiership. The last time Hearts received a promotion to the Premiership was back in 2014-15 season and had a good campaign managing the third position with 65 points.
Robbie Neilson who returned to the Tynecastle last year in October is looking forward to prove a point and is determined to win in the premiership opening match.
Celtic will also miss their fans with the fans in attendance sounding theirs cheering to the Hearts side. This is expected to be a thrilling opening match.
Hearts vs Celtic Head to Head
Hearts of Midlothian haven’t won any of the last 9 games against Celtic. Celtic have not been in a winning streak while on the other hand Heart of Midlothian have a winning streak of 6 matches. Let’s check below for more.
- Heart of Midlothian 3-4 Celtic 20/12/20
- Celtic 5-0 Heart of Midlothian 12/02/20
- Heart of Midlothian 0-2 Celtic 18/12/19
- Celtic 3-1 Heart of Midlothian 25/08/19
- Heart of Midlothian 1-2 Celtic 25/05/19
Home
- Heart of Midlothian 1-0 Inverness CT
- Stirling 0-2 Heart of Midlothian
- Heart of Midlothian 3-0 Cove Rangers
- Peterhead 0-2 Heart of Midlothian
- Raith Rovers 0-4 Heart of Midlothian
Away
- Midtjylland 2-1 Celtic
- Celtic 2-6 West Ham
- Celtic 1-1 Midtjylland
- Celtic 0-1 Preston
- Bristol City 0-0 Celtic
Hearts of Midlothian team news
John Souttar is doubted to be in the clash having a minor knock. No suspensions. Liam Boyce is expected to be the scoring machine and will be in the lineup.
Celtic team news
Christopher Jullien, Karamoko Dembele and Mikey Johnston are sidelined with injuries. Celtic are expecting Nir Bitton back after the Midtjylland suspension.
Prediction and odds
- Celtic to win.
- Goals over 2.5
