IT’a back to league business this weekend and there’s a cracker of a match to look forward to between Hearts and Celtic.
The Hoops travel to Edinburgh to face the Jambos sitting atop the Scottish Premiership table by seven points from nearest challengers St Mirren.
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Brendan Rodgers’ men have dropped just two points in the league all season (a 0-0 home draw against St Johnstone last month).
For Steven Naismith and Hearts, failure to qualify for the Europa Conference League has been somewhat tempered by their league form and the fact they have reached the semi-finals of the Viaplay Cup.
The hosts go into this one on the back of a 2-2 draw in the Edinburgh derby against Hibs while the visitors won 3-1 last time out at home to Kilmarnock.
Here’s all you need to know ahead of the match.
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When does Hearts vs Celtic kick off?
- Hearts vs Celtic takes place TOMORROW, Sunday, October 22
- The match kicks offat 2.15pm
- The match takes place at Tynecastle
What TV channel is Hearts vs Celtic on and can I live stream it?
- Yes, Hearts vs Celtic is live on TV
- It will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football
- Coverage begins at 2pm, 15 minutes before kick-off
- Subscribers can live stream the match on Sky Go
- Sportscene will show highlights on 7.15pm (BBC Scotland) and 11.50pm (BBC One)
Who is the referee and VAR for Hearts vs Celtic?
- The referee for Hearts vs Celtic is Nick Walsh
- Daniel McFarlane and Calum Spence will be the linesmen with Colin Steven as the fourth official
- Andrew Dallas is the VAR and Graeme Leslie is the assistant VAR
Team news
For Hearts, this match may be a week too soon for Craig Halkett’s return from injury and likewise, Craig Gordon may be another fortnight away from competitive action having only just played his first 45 minutes since recovering from a broken leg.
Alex Cochrane and Nathaniel Atkinson are shorter-term injuries but they will also likely miss this match.
Celtic remain without Liel Abada and Stephen Welsh but other than that Rodgers can expect to take a strong squad with him along the M8.
Latest odds
Hearts 5/1
Draw 4/1
Celtic 2/5
*Odds courtesy of PaddyPower and correct as of 9.30am on Friday, October 20.
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