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Scottish Premiership Title Decider: Celtic vs. Hearts Preview

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Winner takes all at Celtic Park.

Celtic and Hearts face off on the final matchday of the Scottish Premiership season, with the league title hanging in the balance. Hearts lead by a single point and need only a draw to secure their first championship since 1960.

Key Details

  • Match: Celtic vs. Hearts
  • Date: Saturday, kick-off at 12:30 PM
  • Location: Celtic Park, Glasgow
  • Stakes: Winner takes the Scottish Premiership title. Hearts lead by one point; a draw is enough for Hearts; Celtic must win.

Background

Celtic won 3–2 at Motherwell on Wednesday with a stoppage-time penalty awarded after a VAR review for handball. The decision was criticized by Hearts manager Derek McInnes as "disgusting."

Hearts won 3–0 against Falkirk on Wednesday.

Hearts are unbeaten in three meetings with Celtic this season, including a win at Celtic Park in December.

Statements

Hearts manager Derek McInnes criticized the penalty decision in Celtic's win over Motherwell.

Broadcast Information

  • UK: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
  • US: CBS Sports Network and Paramount+.
  • Australia: beIN Sports 3.
  • Free stream: Available on TRT Spor via Tabii in Turkey; accessible with a VPN.

Prediction

FourFourTwo predicts a 1–1 draw, giving Hearts the title.