FM Preview: Hearts v Celtic 10 Nov 2010

History of the Hearts v Celtic fixture

Celtic face a trip to Tynecastle on Wednesday evening, having the edge over their hosts, Hearts, in previous meetings. The visitors have won 63 of the 149 previous games, with the hosts winning just 55.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2010, with Celtic inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat on the Jambo's.

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

Recent respective form guides

Hearts have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

The away form of Celtic however, is much more impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the The Bhoys, and 5 goals against.

Hearts's total of 17 points from their 11 games sees them sitting in fourth placein the SPL . Celtic's total of 30 points from their 11 games sees them sitting in second place..

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

FootyMad's prediction ...

Celtic are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Hearts. Away win