FootyMAD's Celtic match preview

Last updated : 13 January 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Heart of Midlothian v Celtic fixture

Hearts prepare to entertain Celtic at Tynecastle Stadium on Sunday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 60 of the 143 previous games, with the Jambo's winning just 54.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tynecastle Stadium was earlier this season, the Jambo's carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 04 NovCeltic2 - 1HeartsSPL
2006/2007Sun 06 AugHearts2-1CelticSPL
2005/2006Sun 30 AprHearts3 - 0CelticSPL
2005/2006Wed 05 AprCeltic1 - 0HeartsSPL
2005/2006Sun 01 JanHearts2 - 3CelticSPL
2005/2006Sat 15 OctCeltic1 - 1HeartsSPL
2004/2005Sun 15 MayHearts1 - 2CelticSPL

Recent respective form guides

Heart of Midlothian have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Celtic have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The The Bhoys's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 9 against.

Hearts find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 37 points they have accumulated from 23 games. Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 23 games giving them a return of 56 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hearts64119313
Celtic633011412

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Hearts's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Celtic. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hearts 5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Celtic Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
8 games since last defeat.