Prediction for match Celtic — Hearts

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

The Premiership match between Celtic and Hearts is scheduled for December 7th. Celtic are clear favorites according to the odds: a win for the team is offered at 1.56, a draw at 4.00, and a win for Hearts at 5.68. The probabilities for the 1X2 outcomes are as follows: Celtic - 60.07%, draw - 23.43%, Hearts - 16.50%. The odds for over 2.5 goals are 1.76, and for under 2.5 goals - 2.03. Both teams to score: yes is priced at 1.80, no - 1.90. Individual team totals: Celtic to score over 2 goals is at 2.20, Hearts over 1 goal at 2.62. Double chance 1X is at 1.11, X2 at 2.38. For half-time totals: over 1.0 in the first half is at 1.74, over 1.5 in the second half - 1.95.

Recent Matches Overview

In their last five matches, Celtic have shown 66% possession, an average of 2.4 yellow cards, 12.4 fouls, and 2 offsides. Hearts maintain 60% possession, average 2.2 yellow cards, commit 11.8 fouls, and have 1.4 offsides. In their last three matches, Celtic defeated Dundee FC 1-0 (December 3), won against Hibernian 2-1 (November 30), and beat Feyenoord 3-1 (November 27). Hearts drew 1-1 with Kilmarnock (December 3), had a 0-0 draw with Motherwell (November 29), and lost to Aberdeen 0-1 (November 23). In their last head-to-head meeting on October 26, Hearts defeated Celtic 3-1.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Over their last five matches, Celtic have an average total goals of 2.6, scoring 2.2 and conceding 0.4 per game. Hearts have lower figures: 1.8 goals per match, scoring 1.2 and conceding 0.6. Celtic's matches went over 2.5 goals 3 out of 5 times, while Hearts did so 1 out of 5 times. By half: Celtic had over 1.5 goals in the first half twice out of five, Hearts also had 2 out of 5. In the second half, Celtic had over 1.5 goals only once out of five, Hearts had 2 out of 5. Celtic most frequently scores in the 0-15 minute interval (43%), Hearts between 31-45 minutes (43%). As for goals conceded: Celtic distributes them across three intervals (16-30, 31-45, 76-90 - 33% each), while Hearts most often concede at the end of both halves (31-45 and 76-90 - 50% each). Considering Celtic's average scoring rate, frequent over 2.5 totals, and Hearts' not-so-reliable defense, a bet on over 2.5 goals seems justified.

Analysis of Corner Totals

On corners, Celtic average 4.6 per match, Hearts 5.2. Over 5 matches, both teams only had over 9.5 corners once. According to the odds, over 9.5 corners is priced at 1.47, under at 2.39. A win on corners for Celtic is priced at 1.28. Based on the combined average corners of both teams (4.6 + 5.2 = 9.8), the over 9.5 corners bet appears moderately risky but possible for statistics enthusiasts.