A pivotal clash in the Scottish Premiership title race sees Hearts and Celtic go toe-to-toe at Tynecastle on Sunday.

Derek McInnes’ side have won each of their last three league games, and another triumph here would strengthen their position at the top of the table.

Celtic, meanwhile, will be aiming to continue their mini-revival under Martin O’Neill with a win that would inject life into their title defence.

Hearts enter this showdown following a Scottish Cup exit at the hands of Falkirk, while Celtic will be hoping to build on Thursday’s 2-2 draw with Bologna in the Europa League.

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📈 Hearts v Celtic Form & Tactics

Following a 3-2 defeat away to fierce rivals Hibernian over the festive period, Hearts have responded with three successive Scottish Premiership victories, keeping them six points clear at the top of the table. However, Derek McInnes’ side were unable to carry that momentum into the Scottish Cup last weekend, drawing 1-1 with Falkirk at Tynecastle before falling to a penalty shootout defeat.

Hearts are the only team in this season’s Scottish Premiership yet to lose at home, recording eight wins and three draws. It’s also worth noting that Hearts have already beaten Celtic both home and away this term.

No team has scored more goals than Hearts (42) in the top-flight this season. McInnes’ men also boast the joint-best defensive record in the Scottish Premiership, having conceded just 17 goals across their opening 22 matches.

Hearts have received a red card in each of their last two league games.

Since returning to Celtic on an interim basis for the second time this season earlier this month, Martin O’Neill has wasted no time in working his magic. The legendary Hoops boss has guided his side to three domestic victories and then oversaw a spirited display in Thursday’s Europa League clash, securing a 2-2 draw away to Bologna.

Somewhat surprisingly, Celtic have scored two or more goals in just four of their 11 Scottish Premiership away matches this season.

As has been the case for several seasons, the Hoops have been racking up a high number of corners in the league this term, averaging just under seven per game.

Celtic have also been one of the most disciplined sides in the Scottish Premiership this season, collecting an average of just 1.55 cards per game.

Celtic have kept a clean sheet in each of their three domestic fixtures since re-appointing O’Neill.

📔 Hearts v Celtic Formation & Team News

Derek McInnes has made use of both 4-4-2 and 4-2-3-1 formations this season, opting for the former in his side’s last league outing - a 2-0 home win against St Mirren.

Hearts’ title hopes have been dealt a major blow on the injury front, with Cammy Devlin and Lawrence Shankland both facing lengthy spells on the sidelines. The Hearts duo join Calem Nieuwenhof, Eduardo Ageu, Finlay Pollock and Stephen Kingsley in the Tynecastle treatment room. To make matters worse for the hosts, midfielder Beni Baningime will also be unavailable on Sunday due to suspension.

On a brighter note, Oisin McEntee has returned to training and is in contention to feature this weekend.

Unsurprisingly, Martin O’Neill immediately reverted Celtic to a 4-3-3 formation upon his return to the club, and he is expected to stick with that setup in the Scottish capital on Sunday.

The Hoops appear to have come through Thursday’s clash with Bologna without any new injury concerns. Celtic will still be without Alistair Johnston, Callum Osmand, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Jota, Kelechi Iheanacho and Marcelo Saracchi this weekend.

New signing Tomas Cvancara is expected to make his debut for the Parkhead club on Sunday.

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