Celtic vs Hearts

For the third consecutive game, Ange Postecoglou has listed the same starting line-up, with the returning Reo Hatate being the only change on the bench as he ...

There's been some decisions to make for both managers with [Celts](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) having some key men returning from injury and Hearts coming off the back of a European clash with Zurich last Thursday. That decision adds more speculation to his future along with Mikey Johnston and Albian Ajeti. The Australian has his own business on his mind this afternoon, of course, and has named his starting XI for this afternoon's clash at Parkhead. And with the [Jambos](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/hearts-fc)' aspirations that will look good to the boss. [Ange Postecoglou](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/ange-postecoglou) by his nature won't tell anyone that but he'll have been quietly pleased when Josh Campbell's stunner hit the back of the [Rangers](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/rangers-fc) net in stoppage time.

CELTIC can go top of the table all by themselves with a win at Parkhead this afternoon.To do that, Ange Postecoglou's men will have to get past a Hear.

There's a chance for some guys to come in here and do a good job." It's a massive game today. Celtic dominating most of the ball here in the opening stages of the match. Celtic now in control of the match as Hearts fall deeper and deeper into their own box. - Hearts XI: Stewart; Atkinson, Sibbick, Rowles, Cochrane; Ginnelly, Haring (c), Halliday, Mackay-Steven; Boyce, Ginnelly. Make sure to stay tuned to the LIVE blog for live commentary He uses his pace excellently to get down the line, and cross for Kyogo who sticks it in at the front post! Celtic lead here at the break after a Kyogo goal gave them the lead against a rotated Hearts side. Looking the most likely route to goal for the Hoops at the moment. CELTIC are in front against Hearts at Celtic Park as they look to move to the top of the Premiership table with Kyogo firing in an early opener. Well it's Celtic who have the deserved lead at the break here at Parkhead. Jota has been superb in finding the little spaces for crosses and also dribbling at the Hearts defence.

Celtic host Hearts in the Scottish Premiership today knowing that a victory will give the Bhoys their first points lead over Rangers at the top of the ...

Moritz Jenz and Stephen Welsh haven’t put a foot wrong in the opening matches but with Carl Starfelt returning to full fitness, today looks like a great opportunity to give him a needed start ahead of a busier schedule. Callum McGregor is almost certain to captain the side. Joe Hart will start in goal as always following a strong start to the season.

Here's our predicted starting XI for Celtic in their Scottish Premiership clash against Hearts.

[revealed](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/reo-hatate-celtic-injury-latest-24804533) in his recent press conference that Reo Hatate is available for selection after being out with injury. [taken off](https://www.sofascore.com/celtic-kilmarnock/XWscX) with a suspected injury in the 55th minute, which led to Carl Starfelt replacing him and seeing out the remainder of the match. As for the two centre-back positions, we think that Cameron Carter-Vickers will start, but with a different partner on this occasion. With that in mind, we predict that Postecoglou will give the Sweden international his [first start](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/carl-starfelt/leistungsdaten/spieler/258987) of the campaign to complete the defence. [three](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/joe-hart/leistungsdaten/spieler/40204) of Celtic’s league games, it would be a shock to not see Joe Hart line up once again as he looks for his [third](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/joe-hart/leistungsdaten/spieler/40204) clean sheet of the season. [Celtic](https://www.footballfancast.com/celtic-news) are back in action this afternoon for another [Premiership](https://www.footballfancast.com/scottish-premier) clash as the league champions look to continue their winning start to the season.

Ange Postecoglou sticks with the side that thumped Kilmarnock last week - no Craig Gordon for Jambos.

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The last time they met was in May this year at Celtic Park where they won 4-1. Good last season for the Scottish team in the balance of the season. Hearts are unbeaten in the Premiership this season with two wins and a draw, both wins coming at home. In the preseason they have played six matches of which they have won three. In the current season they have won all three matches, the last one by a 0-5 scoreline at home to Kilmarnock. The Portuguese last season scored ten goals and shared ten assists in 29 games he played;

CELTIC are in front against Hearts at Celtic Park as they look to move to the top of the Premiership table.The Hoops face the Jambos in Glasgow's east.

He wins a corner there after driving through the centre and releasing Ginnelly who plays it off Greg Taylor for the corner kick. It's a substitution here for the Hoops as they look to inject a bit of energy in the game. Hearts look lively here at the start of the second half! Kyogo is in again with a promising position in behind the Hearts defence, but he's offside. He's been at the centre of everything for the visitors. Celtic have the ball back in possession and continue to prod at the visitors' defence. They've not allowed Celtic any time on the ball at all in the second period and the Hoops are struggling to create anything! - Hearts XI: Stewart; Atkinson, Sibbick, Rowles, Cochrane; Ginnelly, Haring (c), Halliday, Mackay-Steven; Boyce, Ginnelly. Meanwhile a depleted Hearts side did well in spells to disrupt the champions' flow in the game. Josh Ginnelly, Liam Boyce and Alan Forrest all threatened to shock the Hoops but in the end the result was a fair reflection of the competition. A fiery end to the game! "But, we were in control for the most part today."

The 39-year-old - who won five league titles, two Scottish Cups and five League Cups at Parkhead - has played every minute of the Jambos' opening four games of ...

It's a great opportunity for Ross [Stewart] to show what he can do." Expanding on Gordon's situation specifically, he said: "Craig Gordon is Scotland's number one so it can be difficult to oust him but he's got a back spasm so we decided to take him out in preparation for Thursday. The 39-year-old - who won five league titles, two Scottish Cups and five League Cups at Parkhead - has played every minute of the Jambos' opening four games of the season but is not in the matchday squad for Sunday's trip to face the champions.

Craig Gordon has been left out of the Hearts team to face Celtic.

Speaking to the Gordon, Stephen Kingsley and Craig Halkett have all been left out of the squad. Craig Gordon has been left out of the Hearts team to face Celtic.