Bitesize Prediction: Celtic vs Hearts – 14/09/24

Competition: Scottish Premiership

Market: Celtic win to nil

Odds: 21/20 @ Pribet

Simply looking to extend their stay at the top of the Premiership table this weekend, Celtic will welcome Hearts to Glasgow on Saturday afternoon.

Starting with the hosts, heading into September’s international break with a stellar 3-0 romp against arch-rivals Rangers, Celtic are in the midst of what has become another sensational purple patch. Marking their return from the fortnight interval sat at the top of the Premiership table, Brendan Rodgers’ camp are pencilled in as a landslide contender to make more domestic history this season. Flying out of the traps since opening up the 2024/25 campaign, the former Leicester boss has seen his squad win all of their first four Premiership appearances. Continuing on from what was a real summer romp, the Scottish giants will simply be looking to lay down another marker this weekend. Signing off August with another 3-0 win away at St, Mirren, Celtic have gained a fearsome reputation for their defensive steel. In fact, Rodgers’ men have not conceded a single strike Premiership strike since getting proceedings underway last month.

As for the visitors, while Celtic might be riding a major wave of momentum, Hearts are enduring a public struggle. While the Jambos might have secured a bronze medal finish among Scotland’s elite last season, Steven Naismith’s men have come crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion. Last seen heading into September’s international break with a downbeat 1-0 loss at home against Dundee United, the Edinburgh-based outfit have lost all of their previous six consecutive appearances across all competitions. Likewise, watching their Europa League qualifying adventure come to an end last month as they suffered a 2-0 aggregate defeat against Czech outfit Plzen, Saturday’s guests have also managed to record just a single goal over the past month. Hit with a routine 3-0 drumming when they travelled to the defending Premiership champions back on May 4th, we are expecting a similar outcome at Celtic Park this weekend.

Bet: Celtic 21/20 to beat Hearts to nil in Saturday’s Premiership matchup @ Pribet