Celtic FC vs Heart of Midlothian: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 May

Celtic FC

D W W L W

3rd place in League

3 - 1

16/05/2026 07:30

Heart of Midlothian

W W L W D

1st place in League

Scottish Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Celtic FC vs Heart of Midlothian on 16 May 2026 (kick-off: 07:30) 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 will face Heart of Midlothian in Scottish Premier League on May 16, 2026 at 07:30.
Celtic FC are currently 3rd with 67 points after 33 matches.
Heart of Midlothian sit 1st with 70 points from 33 matches.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

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Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 16/05/2026

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Heart of Midlothian	70	33	21	7	5	58	28	30
02 Glasgow Rangers	69	33	19	12	2	66	31	35
03 Celtic FC	67	33	21	4	8	59	35	24
04 Motherwell	54	33	14	12	7	52	29	23
05 Hibernian	51	33	13	12	8	51	37	14
06 Falkirk	46	33	13	7	13	45	48	-3
07 Dundee United	40	33	9	13	11	45	54	-9
08 Aberdeen	33	33	9	6	18	33	48	-15
09 Dundee FC	33	33	8	9	16	34	53	-19
10 Saint Mirren	30	33	7	9	17	27	48	-21
11 Kilmarnock	28	33	6	10	17	37	65	-28
12 Livingston	16	33	1	13	19	35	66	-31

Relegation Group	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Dundee United	45	5	1	2	2	4	6	-2
02 Dundee FC	42	5	3	0	2	8	8	0
03 Kilmarnock	40	5	4	0	1	13	3	10
04 Aberdeen	40	5	2	1	2	7	7	0
05 Saint Mirren	34	5	1	1	3	3	7	-4
06 Livingston	21	5	1	2	2	5	9	-4

Championship Group	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Celtic FC	82	5	5	0	0	14	6	8
02 Heart of Midlothian	80	5	3	1	1	9	6	3
03 Glasgow Rangers	72	5	1	0	4	10	12	-2
04 Motherwell	61	5	2	1	2	7	7	0
05 Hibernian	57	5	2	0	3	7	7	0
06 Falkirk	49	5	1	0	4	5	14	-9

Celtic FC Last 6 matches

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

16/05/2026 18:30

Celtic FC 3 - 1 Heart of Midlothian

Scottish Premiership

14/05/2026 02:00

Motherwell 2 - 3 Celtic FC

Scottish Premiership

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Heart of Midlothian

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

11/07/2026 01:45

Livingston 2 - 1 Heart of Midlothian

International Club Friendly

16/05/2026 18:30

Celtic FC 3 - 1 Heart of Midlothian

Scottish Premiership

14/05/2026 02:00

Heart of Midlothian 3 - 0 Falkirk

Scottish Premiership

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Premier Leagu...

Played games

Celtic FC

Heart of Midlothian

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.92

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.08

Scored

Avg. per game

1.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.89

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

33 (87%)5 (13%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

34 (89%)4 (11%)

Celtic FC

Recent matches

Heart of Midlothian

Under /Over

(82%)31 7(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)27 11(29%)

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

Under /Over

(58%)22 16(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)18 20(53%)

/Yes

(58%)22 16(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)18 20(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Celtic FC

Heart of Midlothian

Shots

Celtic FC

Total shots

16.58 avg / game

Blocked

171 total

Avg. 5.03

Heart of Midlothian

Total shots

14.39 avg / game

Blocked

126 total

Avg. 3.82

Celtic FC Pass Heart of Midlothian

Total passes

21905

Avg. 608 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

63%

Total passes

15056

Avg. 418 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Celtic FC

Played games

Heart of Midlothian

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.34

Clean sheets

0.45

6.29

239

Corners

200

5.26

18.63

708

Throw-ins

847

22.29

1.37

Offsides

1.13

2.21

GK saves

1.92

Celtic FC

DISCIPLINARY

Heart of Midlothian

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.82

1.76

0.05

0.13

11.45

435

Fouls

400

10.53

8.42

320

Tackles

417

10.97

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How We Build the Celtic FC vs Heart of Midlothian Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Celtic FC vs Heart of Midlothian on 16 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Scottish Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Celtic FC vs Heart of Midlothian Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Celtic FC's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Heart of Midlothian's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Scottish Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Scottish Premier League standings and the Scottish Premier League form table to understand exactly where Celtic FC and Heart of Midlothian sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Scottish Premier League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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