Celtic must win to lift their fifth straight Scottish Premiership title when they face Hearts at Celtic Park on Saturday. The Bhoys are currently 3 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian.

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Celtic's phenomenal run since Martin O'Neill's arrival in January has ensured they remain in contention to defend their crown. The Bhoys have been brilliant in recent weeks, winning all of their last six league fixtures. Their recent form is impressive, with 5 wins in their last 5 games.

Team News

Celtic is contending with eight injuries for Saturday's game, including Tomas Cvancara and Kasper Schmeichel. The Bhoys will be hoping in-form striker Daizen Maeda can lead them to glory on Saturday. Maeda has scored 7 goals in his last 5 appearances for Celtic.

What's at Stake

Hearts need to avoid defeat to secure the trophy, which would be their first Scottish Premiership title since 1959-60. A win for Celtic would see them lift the Scottish Premiership trophy for the fifth consecutive campaign. The Jambos will travel to Celtic Park in formidable form, having avoided defeat in their last seven matches. | Stat | Value | | League Standing | 3rd in Premiership, 67 pts, 21W-4D-8L from 33 games | | Goals this Season | 59 scored, 35 conceded (+24 goal difference) | | Title Race | 3 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian | | Last Result | Celtic 3-1 Dunfermline (2026-05-23) | | Recent Form | 5W-0D-0L (WWWWW, most recent first) |

Celtic's recent form and determination make them a strong contender for the title. With the Scottish Premiership title on the line, the match between Celtic and Hearts is set to be an exciting and intense encounter.