Celtic host Hearts at Celtic Park on Sunday, marking the official start of Wilfried Nancy’s time in charge as they aim to seize back the Scottish Premiership lead.
The teams sit level on 32 points, though Celtic hold a game in hand, setting up an electrifying top-of-the-table showdown.
Martin O’Neill’s time as caretaker boss has improved Celtic’s campaign. The Hoops notched five straight league triumphs to wipe out an eight-point gap and match Hearts’ tally.
Their latest 1-0 success against Dundee has stretched their domestic unbeaten streak, including three straight home shutouts in the Premiership.
Celtic team news
The new boss Wilfried Nancy joins from MLS outfit Columbus Crew, bringing silverware like the 2023 MLS Cup, 2024 Leagues Cup, and Coach of the Year honours. He’s penned a deal until summer 2028.
This is home now 💚🏡#BienvenueWilfried | #CelticFC🍀 pic.twitter.com/TyoJRPLlba
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) December 4, 2025
Full-back Marcelo Saracchi is the newest addition to Celtic’s treatment room after his hamstring flared up again versus Dundee. Kieran Tierney steps in at left-back. On the sidelines longer-term are James Forrest (now jogging but unavailable), plus Alistair Johnston, Callum Osmond (hamstrings), and Cameron Carter-Vickers (Achilles).
Up top, Daizen Maeda is set to keep his spot after netting in Celtic’s recent pair of Premiership victories, with Arne Engels, Callum McGregor, and Reo Hatate primed to anchor midfield once more.
Celtic predicted lineup
Possible Celtic starting XI: Schmeichel; Donovan, Trusty, Scales, Tierney; Engels, McGregor, Hatate; McCowan, Maeda, Yang
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 3pm BST on Sunday, 7th December.
How to watch Celtic vs Hearts?
UK audiences can catch the action live on Sky Sports Football.
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