The Hoops to keep pressure on Rangers with a win over Hearts

Celtic FC vs Hearts FC - 02/12/2021

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On Thursday night, Celtic host Hearts at Parkhead, as the Hoops look to make up ground on reigning champions and arch-rivals Rangers in the SPL.

Celtic have been in good form of late in the SPL, as they are unbeaten in their previous eight outings in the Scottish top-flight, having recorded six wins in the process. A 2-1 home win over Aberdeen last time out means that the Hoops have won six of their previous seven matches in the SPL.

The recent good form has Ange Postecoglou’s team second-place in the table, but trailing Rangers by four points in the race for the SPL title this season.

Celtic have been highly prolific of late in front of goal, scoring at least two goals in six of their previous seven outings in the Scottish top-flight.

The scoring form of striker Kyogo Furuhashi has played a bit part in those stellar recent attacking efforts, as the Japanese international has scored seven goals in 11 SPL starts for the Hoops.

Hearts are enjoying a solid season and currently sit in third place in the SPL table, just two points behind the home team, although they have played an extra league game this season.

The team from the Scottish capital have been enduring a slightly inconsistent patch of form in recent weeks, as a 2-0 home win over St. Mirren was only their second league win in seven SPL outings.

The victory also brought Robbie Nelson’s team their first clean sheet in seven league matches.

Hearts must improve upon their recent away form if they are to stay amongst the leading pack in the SPL, as they have failed to win in five SPL games on their travels.

Forebet predicts that Celtic will record a victory in a high-scoring encounter to stay in touch with arch-rivals Rangers.

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Away team

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Sc1

Celtic FC Hearts FC 02/12/2021 20:45

483517

1

2 - 1

2.57

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1.30

1.30 5.80 10.00 -1 1 1

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1 - 0(1 - 0)

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