Heart of Midlothian vs Celtic FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 25 January

Heart of Midlothian

W W L W D

1st place in League

2-2

25/01/2026 11:00

Celtic FC

D W W L W

3rd place in League

Scottish Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Heart of Midlothian vs Celtic FC on 25 January 2026 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Heart of Midlothian vs Celtic FC preview before placing your bet.

Heart of Midlothian will face Celtic FC in Scottish Premier League on January 25, 2026 at 11:00.
Heart of Midlothian are currently 1st with 70 points after 33 matches.
Celtic FC sit 3rd with 67 points from 33 matches.
Current model prediction leans yellow with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 2.25.

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

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2026-01-25

Heart of Midlothian vs Celtic FC - Prediction & Odds

Heart of Midlothian

Celtic FC

2026-01-25 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 25/01/2026

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

Head To Head

07/12/2025 11:00

Celtic FC

1 - 2

Heart of Midlothian

SCO PR

26/10/2025 08:00

Heart of Midlothian

3 - 1

Celtic FC

SCO PR

29/03/2025 11:00

Celtic FC

3 - 0

Heart of Midlothian

SCO PR

23/11/2024 15:45

Heart of Midlothian

1 - 4

Celtic FC

SCO PR

14/09/2024 10:00

Celtic FC

2 - 0

Heart of Midlothian

SCO PR

04/05/2024 10:00

Celtic FC

3 - 0

Heart of Midlothian

SCO PR

Celtic FC

67%

Draw

Heart of Midlothian

33%

Heart of Midlothian Last 6 matches

17/01/2026 16:00

Heart of Midlothian 1 - 1 Falkirk

SCOFAC

14/01/2026 15:45

Heart of Midlothian 2 - 0 Saint Mirren

SCO PR

11/01/2026 10:00

Dundee FC 0 - 1 Heart of Midlothian

SCO PR

03/01/2026 11:00

Heart of Midlothian 1 - 0 Livingston

SCO PR

27/12/2025 08:30

Hibernian 3 - 2 Heart of Midlothian

SCO PR

21/12/2025 09:30

Heart of Midlothian 2 - 1 Glasgow Rangers

SCO PR

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Celtic FC

14/01/2026 15:45

Falkirk 0 - 1 Celtic FC

SCO PR

10/01/2026 11:00

Celtic FC 4 - 0 Dundee United

SCO PR

03/01/2026 08:30

Celtic FC 1 - 3 Glasgow Rangers

SCO PR

30/12/2025 16:00

Motherwell 2 - 0 Celtic FC

SCO PR

27/12/2025 11:00

Livingston 2 - 4 Celtic FC

SCO PR

21/12/2025 11:00

Celtic FC 3 - 1 Aberdeen

SCO PR

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Premier Leagu...

Played games

Heart of Midlothian

Celtic FC

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.89

Scored

Avg. per game

1.92

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.08

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

34 (89%)4 (11%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

33 (87%)5 (13%)

Heart of Midlothian

Recent matches

Celtic FC

Under /Over

(71%)27 11(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)31 7(18%)

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

Under /Over

(47%)18 20(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(58%)22 16(42%)

/Yes

(47%)18 20(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)22 16(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Heart of Midlothian

Celtic FC

Shots

Heart of Midlothian

Total shots

14.39 avg / game

Blocked

126 total

Avg. 3.82

Celtic FC

Total shots

16.58 avg / game

Blocked

171 total

Avg. 5.03

Heart of Midlothian Pass Celtic FC

Total passes

15056

Avg. 418 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

21905

Avg. 608 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

63%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Heart of Midlothian

Played games

Celtic FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.45

Clean sheets

0.34

5.26

200

Corners

239

6.29

22.29

847

Throw-ins

708

18.63

1.13

Offsides

1.37

1.92

GK saves

2.21

Heart of Midlothian

DISCIPLINARY

Celtic FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.76

1.82

0.13

0.05

10.53

400

Fouls

435

11.45

10.97

417

Tackles

320

8.42

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How We Build the Heart of Midlothian vs Celtic FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Heart of Midlothian vs Celtic FC on 25 January 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.

Heart of Midlothian vs Celtic FC Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Heart of Midlothian's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Celtic FC'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 Heart of Midlothian and Celtic FC 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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