Celtic vs. Hearts Preview, Odds, Picks (May 16)

• Celtic vs. Hearts game decides the Scottish PL championship.
• Celtic beat Motherwell with a 97th-minute penalty.
• Hearts have one point more than the Hoops.

It all comes down to these 90 minutes. Hearts has a one-point edge, but Celtic has home-court advantage. This is the game that brings the Scottish title.

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How to Watch

• When: Saturday, May 16, 7:30 am ET
• Where: Celtic Park, Glasgow, Scotland
• How to Watch: Paramount+

Celtic vs. Hearts Odds

Game Preview

The Hoops escaped death against Motherwell with a penalty in the 7th minute of stoppage time. Some say the officials pushed Celtic, others say they didn’t, but we have to say the decision was controversial.

This was the 7th win in a row for the Hoops, who scored two or more goals in the previous 5. In 18 matches at home, this unit won 14, lost three, and had one tie, with 40 scored and 14 conceded goals.

Motherwell took points from Hearts two weeks ago, playing 1-1, but the current Scottish EPL leaders have beaten Falkirk at home 3-0, making a perfect intro for the upcoming meeting in Glasgow.

This was the first meeting for the Hearts after 5 straight games in which they hadn’t conceded. Though we have to notice their poor form on the road, where we saw them triumphing only once in the past 6 outings, recording three defeats and two ties.

Celtic vs. Hearts Head to Head

The Cs are without a win against Hearts this year. After three clashes, Hearts posted two wins: 3-1 in October 2025 and 1-2 in December 2025, while the most recent event ended in a 2-2 tie in January.

Celtic vs. Hearts Predictions

We really like Hearts, but despite what our heart says, our head suggests that betting on the hosts is a better option here. Why? Because they are in excellent shape at home, while Hearts struggle on the road heavily these days.

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