The match of 16th round between Celtic и Heart Of Midlothian took place at Celtic Park on 2 December 2021, Thursday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (15 August 2021) and ended with the victory of Celtic with a score 3-2.
League table
The teams are close in the league table, the difference between their points is only 2 points. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
Celtic is in the TOP-4 with 29 points. This is the 14th of 32 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 7 points (Celtic can score 54 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 7 points (54 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 2 points lower and has the opportunity to score 51 points additionally. The goal difference is 32:10. In addition, the Celtic offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament. Celtic has the best defensive record in the league.
Heart Of Midlothian is in the TOP-4 with 27 points. This is the 15th of 32 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 2 points (Heart Of Midlothian can score 51 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 9 points (51 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 2 points lower and has the opportunity to score 48 points additionally. The goal difference is 25:14. In addition, the Heart Of Midlothian offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament. The Heart Of Midlothian defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Celtic Stats
Celtic has won all of 5 recent matches.
The team scored 23 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 13-8. The average number of goals is 1.3. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.2.
Heart Of Midlothian Stats
The team scored 12 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 3 wins, 3 draws и 4 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 12-13. The average number of goals is 1.2. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.7.