As the Scottish Premiership resumes this weekend, Celtic and Hearts find themselves at opposite ends of the spectrum. While the former has been on a roll, the latter has struggled to find its footing.
Celtic's dominance has been undeniable. Their 3-0 victory over Rangers in the Old Firm derby was a testament to their strength and depth. With new signings like Arne Engels bolstering their ranks, the Hoops look poised to continue their reign. Brendan Rodgers has managed to create a cohesive unit that is a force to be reckoned with.
In contrast, Hearts have been plagued by inconsistency. Their Europa League exit to Viktoria Plzen and their struggles in the league have put immense pressure on manager Steven Naismith. Despite bringing in new players during the summer, the team has failed to gel.
The decision to offer Naismith a new contract seems questionable given the team's current predicament. As these two teams face off on Saturday, the contrast between their performances will be stark.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Celtic vs. Hearts live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Scottish Premiership match in the U.S.:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Celtic TV, Hearts TV
This game is not available for live TV broadcast. Streaming options are available on Celtic TV and Hearts TV.
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What time does Celtic vs. Hearts kick off?
This Scottish Premiership clash takes place at the Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland and kicks off on Saturday, September 14 at 3:00 p.m. local time (BST).
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Sep. 14 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Sep. 14 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Sep. 14 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Sep. 14 | 7:00 a.m. |
Celtic vs. Hearts lineups, team news
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has a fully available squad to choose from, and after their impressive display against Rangers, it's unlikely he'll make many alterations to his starting lineup.
With Nicolas Kuhn , Daizen Maeda , and Kyogo Furuhashi forming a formidable attacking trio, all three are expected to feature again as they aim to build on their strong start to the season.
Celtic predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Schmeichel (GK) — Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor — McGregor, Bernardo, Hatate — Kuhn, Maeda, Kyogo.
Hearts’ only injury concern remains long-term absentee Calem Nieuwenhof (tendon tear), with Beni Baningime (knee) is nearing a return to fitness.
Meanwhile, the Jam Tarts will be eager for striker Lawrence Shankland to rediscover his scoring touch, but he'll need support from Yutaro Oda and Kenneth Vargas on the wings if he’s to be effective in their counter-attacking efforts.
Hearts predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Gordon (GK) — Kingsley, Halkett, Kent, Penrice — Boateng, Grant, Spittal — Oda, Vargas, Shankland.
Celtic vs. Hearts prediction
Four victories, 12 goals scored, and none conceded.
Brendan Rodgers and Celtic have enjoyed a fantastic start to the season, setting the early pace in the Scottish Premiership.
Their dominant 3-0 triumph over Rangers just before the international break highlighted the current gap between the two sides.
With Celtic's Champions League campaign kicking off next week, Rodgers may have to consider how that could influence his team selection.
Although Hearts managed to defeat Celtic twice last season, their recent form raises serious concerns, and anything other than a comfortable home win would come as a surprise.
- Prediction: Celtic 2-0 Hearts
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