Celtic and Hearts Prepare for Key Scottish Premiership Clash

Celtic will host Heart of Midlothian on Sunday in a significant Scottish Premiership matchup, with both teams coming off European competition frustrations. Celtic currently leads the league by two points and has won 14 of their last 15 league matches, scoring at least twice in 11 of those games.

Despite their strong league performance, Celtic's recent 4-1 defeat to Benfica in the Europa League has raised questions about the team's form. Manager Martin O'Neill remains optimistic, highlighting the quality of their opponents and the positives from their recent performances.

Hearts, under manager Wouter Vrancken, aim to improve their away record, having won only twice in their last 11 league matches. They have previously shown resilience against Celtic, winning twice in their last six visits to Celtic Park. The match is expected to be a test for both teams as they seek to solidify their positions in the league.