About Match
In the standings it is Hearts 3rd on 12 points, Celtic 1st on 18 — separated by 6. Scoring rates set the scale: Hearts 2.4 scored and 1 conceded per game, Celtic 2.33 and 0.5, with the league averaging 1.3. A win here leaves Hearts on 15 points and up to 2nd, other results permitting.
Hearts come in having won five on the spin, having scored in 9 consecutive games.
Across 40 recorded meetings, Hearts have 7 wins to Celtic's 30, with 3 draws, at 3.38 goals per meeting. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 73% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 55%.
The venue is Tynecastle Park in Edinburgh, with room for 19,852 spectators.