FULL SQUADS AND PREDICTED XIS
CelticMixed
71% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- Tight turnaround. Celtic played a UEL game 3 days before this one, so squad rotation is likely.
- L. Scales has started all 4 of our recorded meetings vs Hearts.
HeartsMixed
65% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- Tight turnaround. Hearts played a UECL game 3 days before this one, so squad rotation is likely.
- S. Findlay has started all 4 of our recorded meetings vs Celtic.
Celtic
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Hearts
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Celtic
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Hearts
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Injuries & suspensions
Full list →None reported.
Reported availability, not a confirmed team sheet. Only an official lineup confirms who starts.
HEAD TO HEAD · ALL COMPETITIONS
Celtic vs Hearts record
40
Celtic wins
3
Draws
7
Hearts wins
50 meetings on record
Celtic
- L. Scales started all 4 of our recorded meetings vs Hearts
- K. Tierney started all 4 of our recorded meetings vs Hearts
Hearts
- S. Findlay started all 4 of our recorded meetings vs Celtic
- H. Milne started all 4 of our recorded meetings vs Celtic
LAST MEETINGS
- 16 May 2026Celtic 3–1 Heart Of MidlothianPremiership
- 25 Jan 2026Heart Of Midlothian 2–2 CelticPremiership
- 7 Dec 2025Celtic 1–2 Heart Of MidlothianPremiership
- 26 Oct 2025Heart Of Midlothian 3–1 CelticPremiership
- 29 Mar 2025Celtic 3–0 Heart Of MidlothianPremiership
- 23 Nov 2024Heart Of Midlothian 1–4 CelticPremiership
- 14 Sept 2024Celtic 2–0 Heart Of MidlothianPremiership
- 4 May 2024Celtic 3–0 Heart Of MidlothianPremiership
- 3 Mar 2024Heart Of Midlothian 2–0 CelticPremiership
- 16 Dec 2023Celtic 0–2 Heart Of MidlothianPremiership
About this match
Celtic vs Hearts lineups
Updated
Predicted lineups and team news for Celtic vs Hearts in the Scottish Premiership on 18 Oct 2026. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 3pm BST kickoff.
- What is the predicted lineup for Celtic vs Hearts?
- Our predicted XIs for Celtic and Hearts are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
- When are the confirmed lineups for Celtic vs Hearts announced?
- Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
- What time does Celtic vs Hearts kick off?
- Celtic vs Hearts kicks off at 3pm BST on 18 Oct 2026.