Celtic vs Hearts predictions, May 16, 2026

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As Celtic prepares to host Heart of Midlothian on May 16, 2026, the matchup promises an intriguing contest in the Scottish Premier League. Celtic enters the fixture in excellent form, having secured victories in all of their last five matches. Their attacking prowess and disciplined defense make them formidable opponents, as they aim to consolidate their position at the top of the table.

Heart of Midlothian, meanwhile, has also displayed impressive form, winning four out of their previous five encounters. The visitors have shown resilience and tactical adaptability, proving capable of challenging stronger opposition. With a well-organized defense and a counter-attacking style, Hearts will look to exploit any gaps left by the hosts.

Bookmakers list Celtic as clear favorites with odds of 1.65 for a home win, while Hearts are priced at 5 for an away victory. According to probability models, Celtic stands a 61.6% chance of victory, with a 21.5% likelihood of a draw and an 18.1% chance of a Hearts win.

While Celtic’s recent form gives them the edge, Hearts’ strong performance should not be underestimated. Fans can anticipate a captivating encounter with both teams eager to assert their strengths on the pitch.

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Celtic 58%

Draw 22.8%

Hearts 19.2%

Outrights of Scottish Premier League Hearts: 52.1% Celtic: 44.66%

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Betting Odds

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	1.65	4.2	5

Latest Results

03.05.26 Hibernian FC – Celtic – 1:2 25.04.26 Celtic – Falkirk FC – 3:1 19.04.26 Celtic – St. Mirren – 6:2 ET 11.04.26 Celtic – St. Mirren – 1:0 05.04.26 Dundee FC – Celtic – 1:2

09.05.26 Motherwell FC – Heart of Midlothian – 1:1 04.05.26 Heart of Midlothian – Glasgow Rangers – 2:1 26.04.26 Hibernian FC – Heart of Midlothian – 1:2 11.04.26 Heart of Midlothian – Motherwell FC – 3:1 05.04.26 Livingston FC – Heart of Midlothian – 2:2

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Celtic won 2.

Celtic has shown excellent form with a series of wins in recent matches (last 5 games: 5 wins).

Hearts is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

Hearts may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, Celtic is seen as the favorite.

We predict that Celtic will win today’s game, with odds of 1.65.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Celtic won 14 matches, drew 1 match, lost 5 matches, and goals 45:23. (average 2.3:1.2).

Including home matches between the teams, Celtic won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 22:8. (average 2.2:0.8).

Latest Head To Head

25.01.26 Heart of Midlothian – Celtic – 2:2 07.12.25 Celtic – Heart of Midlothian – 1:2 26.10.25 Heart of Midlothian – Celtic – 3:1 29.03.25 Celtic – Heart of Midlothian – 3:0 23.11.24 Heart of Midlothian – Celtic – 1:4

Standings

Draw

Relegation

Quarter-finals

3	Partick Thistle	Bye
4	Arbroath	Dunfermline	0 : 0, 0 : 1

Semi-finals

2

Partick Thistle

Dunfermline

Final

1

Bye

TBD #2

Scottish Premier League Outrights

1. Hearts: 1.8 (52.1%)

2. Celtic: 2.1 (44.66%)

3. Rangers: 29 (3.23%)

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