Prediction for match Hearts — Celtic, 25.01.2026

Odds and Probability Percentages for the Match Outcome

In the Scottish Premiership on January 25th, Hearts will face Celtic. According to the odds, Celtic is the favorite: their victory is priced at 2.25, a win for Hearts is at 3.08, and a draw is at 3.34. The probability percentages are distributed as follows: Celtic - 41.59%, Hearts - 30.39%, draw - 28.02%. The odds for over 2.5 goals are 1.79, and both teams to score: yes is at 1.61. These figures reflect moderate expectations for scoring and a slight advantage for Celtic in terms of winning chances.

Team Statistics and Scores

In their last three matches, Hearts secured victories: on January 14th against St. Mirren (2-0), January 11th against Dundee FC (1-0), and January 3rd against Livingston (1-0). Celtic's last three encounters were as follows: a 2-2 draw with Bologna on January 22nd, a 1-0 win over Falkirk on January 14th, and a convincing 4-0 victory against Dundee United on January 10th. In their last head-to-head on December 7th, Celtic lost to Hearts 1-2. Over a five-match span, Hearts averaged 52% possession, 0.4 yellow cards, 9.6 fouls, and 0.8 offsides. Celtic had higher possession at 57.2%, 1.8 yellow cards, 12 fouls, and 1.4 offsides. These numbers suggest Celtic's more aggressive style of play and Hearts' high discipline.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, Hearts saw over 2.5 goals occur twice and under 2.5 three times, while Celtic had over 2.5 goals three times and under twice. The average number of goals in Hearts' matches during this period is 2.4, and for Celtic, it's 3. Both teams score an average of 1.6 goals per game, with Hearts conceding 0.8 and Celtic 1.4. By halves, Hearts had over 1.5 goals in the first half twice out of five, and the same in the second half. Celtic had over 1.5 goals in the first half twice, and three times in the second half. Hearts most frequently scores between 31-45 minutes (38%), while Celtic scores most often between 61-75 minutes (33%). Hearts concedes more often late in the game (76-90 minutes, 50%), and Celtic between 31-45 and 46-60 minutes (33% each). Overall, the goal and half-time statistics for both teams support a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.79: both have an over-profile, average goal metrics are quite high, and over 2.5 goals occurred at least twice in a five-match series for both teams.

Corner Totals Analysis

Hearts and Celtic have the same average number of corners over the last five matches - 5.6 per game. The frequency of over 9.5 corners for Hearts was four times out of five, and for Celtic, three times out of five. Among the odds for corner totals, over 9.5 is at 1.57, and under 9.5 is at 2.16. For corners outcome, Celtic is the favorite with odds of 1.81. Given the average activity of both teams and the frequent occurrence of over 9.5 corners, a bet on over corners seems logical, as well as Celtic's advantage in the number of corners taken.