FM Preview: Hearts v Celtic 09 May 2010

Last updated : 08 May 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hearts v Celtic fixture

Celtic face a trip to Hearts at Tynecastle on Sunday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 62 of the 148 previous games, with the hosts winning just 55.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, the Jambo's carving out a narrow 2 - 1 win.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010 Wed 10 Feb Celtic 2 - 0 Hearts SPL
2009/2010 Sun 20 Dec Hearts 2 - 1 Celtic SPL
2009/2010 Wed 28 Oct Celtic 0 - 1 Hearts SLGC
2009/2010 Sun 20 Sep Celtic 2 - 1 Hearts SPL
2008/2009 Sun 24 May Celtic 0 - 0 Hearts SPL
2008/2009 Sat 11 Apr Hearts 1 - 1 Celtic SPL
2008/2009 Sat 13 Dec Celtic 1 - 1 Hearts SPL

Recent respective form guides

Hearts have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The Jambo's's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

The Bhoys have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four wins from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for The Bhoys, and 5 goals against.

Hearts lie in sixth place in the SPL, picking up 48 points from their 37 games so far. Celtic's total of 78 points from their 37 games sees them sitting in second place in the final league table.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides: P W D L F A P
Hearts 6 2 2 2 4 6 8
Celtic 6 5 0 1 13 6 15

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Bhoys have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Tynecastle with an easy win. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hearts Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Celtic 7 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 5 matches.
Last drawn game 15 outings ago.