Celtic FC vs Heart of Midlothian: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 October

Celtic FC
5th place in Scottish Premier League
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17/10/2026 10:00
Heart of Midlothian
9th place in Scottish Premier League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Celtic FC vs Heart of Midlothian on 17 October 2026 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Celtic FC vs Heart of Midlothian preview before placing your bet.

  • Celtic FC are currently 5th with 3 points after 1 match.
  • Heart of Midlothian sit 9th with 0 points from 1 match.
STANDINGS UP TO 17/10/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Saint Mirren Saint Mirren
3 1 1 0 0 2 0 2
02 Saint Johnstone Saint Johnstone
3 1 1 0 0 4 3 1
03 Aberdeen Aberdeen
3 1 1 0 0 2 1 1
04 Motherwell Motherwell
3 1 1 0 0 2 1 1
05 Celtic FC Celtic FC
3 1 1 0 0 1 0 1
06 Dundee United Dundee United
1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0
07 Glasgow Rangers Glasgow Rangers
1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0
08 Kilmarnock Kilmarnock
0 1 0 0 1 3 4 -1
09 Heart of Midlothian Heart of Midlothian
0 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1
10 Hibernian Hibernian
0 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1
11 Dundee FC Dundee FC
0 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1
12 Falkirk Falkirk
0 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2
Celtic FC Celtic FC Last 6 matches
04/08/2026 01:30
Celtic FC 1 - 0 Dundee FC Scottish Premiership
25/07/2026 21:00
Celtic FC 2 - 2 AC Milan International Club Friendly
18/07/2026 21:00
Celtic FC 1 - 1 Middlesbrough International Club Friendly
14/07/2026 23:30
Sporting CP 4 - 1 Celtic FC International Club Friendly
08/07/2026 00:00
Shelbourne 1 - 1 Celtic FC International Club Friendly
23/05/2026 21:00
Celtic FC 3 - 1 Dunfermline Athletic Scotland FA Cup
Win
33%
Draw
50%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches Heart of Midlothian Heart of Midlothian
01/08/2026 23:30
Aberdeen 2 - 1 Heart of Midlothian Scottish Premiership
29/07/2026 01:45
Heart of Midlothian 0 - 2 Sturm Graz UEFA Champions League
25/07/2026 01:30
Raith Rovers 0 - 1 Heart of Midlothian International Club Friendly
22/07/2026 01:30
Sturm Graz 4 - 0 Heart of Midlothian UEFA Champions League
18/07/2026 01:45
Heart of Midlothian 2 - 1 Rayo Vallecano International Club Friendly
15/07/2026 01:30
Arbroath 1 - 2 Heart of Midlothian International Club Friendly
Win
50%
Draw
0%
Lost
50%

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Goals
Scored
1
Avg. per game
1.00
Conceded
0
Avg. per game
0.00
Scored
0
Avg. per game
0.00
Conceded
2
Avg. per game
2.00
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
1 (100%)0 (0%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
0 (0%)1 (100%)
Celtic FC

Celtic FC

Recent matches

Heart of Midlothian

Heart of Midlothian

Under /Over

(0%)0 1(100%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(100%)1 0(0%)

Under /Over

(0%)0 1(100%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(0%)0 1(100%)

Under /Over

(0%)0 1(100%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(100%)1 0(0%)

/Yes

(0%)0 1(100%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(100%)1 0(0%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Celtic FC Celtic FC
Heart of Midlothian Heart of Midlothian
Shots
Celtic FC
Celtic FC
Total shots
18.00 avg / game
Blocked
4 total
Avg. 4.00
Heart of Midlothian
Heart of Midlothian
Total shots
19.00 avg / game
Blocked
8 total
Avg. 8.00
Total passes
654
Avg. 654 / game
Accurate
86%
Ball possession
66%
Total passes
350
Avg. 350 / game
Accurate
73%
Ball possession
49%
OTHERS
Celtic FC
Celtic FC
1
Played games
Heart of Midlothian
Heart of Midlothian
1
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.00
1
Clean sheets
0
0.00
9.00
9
Corners
6
6.00
13.00
13
Throw-ins
32
32.00
0.00
0
Offsides
0
0.00
3.00
3
GK saves
1
1.00
Celtic FC
Celtic FC
DISCIPLINARY
Heart of Midlothian
Heart of Midlothian
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.00
1
Yellow card
2
2.00
0.00
0
Red card
1
1.00
9.00
9
Fouls
17
17.00
8.00
8
Tackles
12
12.00