Why we expect goals
Celtic are top but leaking goals: 11 conceded in their last five games. Hearts score freely and have scored in each of the last four meetings. We expect goals at both ends rather than picking a winner.
Scottish Premiership · Sunday 18 October 2026 · 15:00
Celtic vs Hearts Prediction, Tips and Odds – 18 October 2026
CelticHome15:00Sun 18 Oct
HeartsAwayCompetitionScottish PremiershipVenueCeltic Park
Our tipOver 1.5
Odds1.17
Our chance84%
Why we picked it
Celtic have conceded 11 in their last five games, and Hearts have the most league goals with 19.
Odds of 1.17 give about a 85% chance, in line with our 84% estimate.
Match result chances
Celtic win 55%Draw 24%Hearts win 21%
All markets for this match
Over/Under 1.5 goals Main tipOver 1.584%1.191.17
Both teams to scoreBTTS – Yes62%1.611.62
Hearts have scored in each of the last four meetings.
Fair odds are what our chance is worth: 100 ÷ chance. When the bookmaker pays more, we mark it as value.
Form, last 5 matches
CelticLLLWLLost 4-1 at Benfica on Thursday
HeartsWLDWDOne defeat in 13
Oldest on the left, most recent on the right.
Head to head
Celtic 1 · Draw 1 · Hearts 2Premiership May 2026Celtic 3–1 Hearts
Premiership Jan 2026Hearts 2–2 Celtic
Premiership Dec 2025Celtic 1–2 Hearts
Premiership Oct 2025Hearts 3–1 Celtic
Team news
Celtic
Carter-Vickers, Johnston and Yang are out. Duran has 8 goals in all competitions.
Hearts
Spittal, Halkett and Renaud are out. Hearts have scored 19 league goals, the most in the division.
Celtic vs Hearts: FAQs
When is Celtic vs Hearts?
Celtic vs Hearts (Scottish Premiership) is on Sunday 18 October 2026, kick-off 15:00 (GMT+0100), at Celtic Park.
What is the best pick for Celtic vs Hearts?
Our main tip is over 1.5 goals at odds of 1.17, which we rate at a 84% chance. Celtic have conceded 11 in their last five games, and Hearts have the most league goals with 19.
Who will win Celtic vs Hearts?
We give Celtic a 55% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Hearts 21%. Celtic are clear favourites.
What other tips do you have for Celtic vs Hearts?
We also like: Both teams to score (62%).
What is your best pick for Sunday 18 October?
Our Banker of the Day is Real Madrid vs Sevilla: Real Madrid to win at odds of 1.22.
Odds are a guide and may change before kick-off. Predictions are opinions, not guarantees. 18+ only.