Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.6
Average Ratings
7.3
(7)
27
Average Age
27.5
182.1
Average Height (cm)
179.1
(0.8)
1
Shots pg
1.6
(1.5)
(49%)
50%
Aerial Duel Success
58%
(57%)
(0.4)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.6
(0.5)
(1.4)
1.3
Tackles pg
1
(1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.
Missing Players
Hearts
Celtic
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calem Nieuwenhof | Out | N/A | |
| Gerald Taylor | Out | 6.48 | |
| Yutaro Oda | Doubtful | 6.28 |
No missing players.
Team News
Hearts
Celtic
- Hearts boss Neil Critchley named three changes after the Jambos lost 2-0 to FC Heidenheim at Tynecastle in the Europa Conference League, before they succumbed to a sole goal defeat to Rangers at Ibrox before the international break.
- Craig Gordon continued in goal behind a back four of Daniel Oyegoke (who replaced Adam Forrester at right-back), Frankie Kent, Kye Rowles (who took Stephen Kingsley's place) and James Penrice.
- Beni Baningime moved onto the bench, as Malachi Boateng and Cammy Devlin started in the middle of the park. Blair Spittal and Alan Forrest looked to support a strike duo of Lawrence Shankland and the incoming Kenneth Vargas.
- Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers named two changes to the Celts side that clinched an impressive 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig in the Champions League, before a 2-0 victory over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park before the international break.
- Kasper Schmeichel continued in goal, behind a back four of Greg Taylor, Auston Trusty, Liam Scales - who took Cameron Carter-Vickers' place in the starting eleven - and Alistair Johnston.
- Captain Callum McGregor, Arne Engels and Reo Hatate were chosen as the midfield trio once more. Daizen Maeda and Nicholas Kühn supported Adam Idah - who took Kyogo Furuhashi's place - in attack.
Match FactsSponsored
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Celtic have scored at least 2 goals in 31 of their last 37 matches against Hearts in all competitions.
Over 1.5 goals
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Celtic have scored at least 2 goals in their last 20 matches (Premiership).
Over 1.5 goals
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Celtic have won 16 of their last 17 matches (Premiership).
Celtic win
Nicolas Kuhn has scored 4 goals in his last 3 appearances in all competitions.