On Saturday afternoon, Celtic will look to boost their title hopes when they welcome Hearts to Celtic Park.
Their recent run has put the Hoops in control of the titleA 2-1 win at Dundee last time out means that Celtic are unbeaten in five matches in the SPL, having recorded four wins and a draw. The game also saw Brendan Rodgers’ team score at least two goals for the fifth straight outing in SPL.
Celtic’s recent stellar performance in the Scottish top-flight has propelled them to the top of the table, three points ahead of their arch-rivals Rangers, who are currently in second place.
Celtic's home advantage could play a crucial role in the upcoming match. The Hoops have been unbeaten in their last seven home games in the SPL, with an impressive record of six wins and a draw.
The main reason for the Hoops’ recent solid home form has been their attacking play. They have scored at least two goals in five of their last seven unbeaten home run.
Hearts are unbeaten in four SPL gamesA 0-0 draw at Kilmarnock last time out means that Hearts are unbeaten in their previous four league games. However, the draw ended a short two-game winning run in the SPL.
The recent decent run has Hearts in third place in the SPL table. However, they are 15 points adrift of second-place Rangers and 18 points behind their table-topping opponents.
Hearts have demonstrated their prowess on the road, winning six of their previous nine away games in the SPL. However, their recent away form has been less consistent, with just one win in their last four league games away from home.
The visitor’s recent away games in the SPL have been relatively high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in five of their last seven games.
What am I backing?Celtic have been in strong form lately, and I am backing the reigning Scottish champions to boost their title hopes in this encounter.
