Celtic predicted XI vs Hearts – Martin O’Neill axes Sebastian Tounekti, fringe player starts

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(Credit: Imago) Celtic predicted XI vs Hearts – Martin O’Neill axes Sebastian Tounekti, fringe player starts Fri 15 May 2026 10:12, UK Celtic are set to take on Hearts on Saturday as Martin O’Neill’s side look to secure the Scottish Premiership title.A victory is what is required if the Hoops want to end the campaign at the summit, as both sides look to pick up a result at Celtic Park.Coming away from Fir Park, it was a great result for Celtic as they made it seven consecutive wins in all competitions.However, not everyone played well as they scrapped the three points thanks to a controversial late penalty.As a result, Sebastian Tounekti is likely to be booted out of the starting XI for Luke McCowan ahead of the crucial Celtic showdown. ⚽ Celtic Matchday ⚽ >Team news, line-ups, expert previews and verdicts, and tactical analysis for every Hoops fixture. VISIT THE CELTIC MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Luke McCowan to return to Celtic’s starting XILuke McCowan has struggled to hold down a place in the starting XI this season.The winger has been in and out of the line-up and is mainly given minutes from the bench.ResultOddsCeltic win53.9%Draw23.6%Hearts win22.5%It is set to be a tight game at Celtic ParkHowever, after the success against Rangers, Football Insider has predicted that O’Neill reverts back to this side.

Hence, removing Tounekti from the wing for McCowan.As a result, the back line stays the same with Viljami Sinisalo in goal, Kiernan Tiernay and Alistair Johnston the full-backs and Auston Trusty and Liam Scales the centre-backs.In midfield, Arne Engels and Callum McGregor remain in the centre, with Benjamin Nygren as the attacking midfielder.Credit: Breaking MediaOn the wings, McCowan comes in on the right, with Hyun-Jun Yang on the left, and Daizen Maeda keeps his spot as the lone striker.Could Celtic face a points deduction and ruin potential title celebration?Keith Hackett has exclusively told Football Insider that Celtic could be deducted points after a fan pitch invasion at Fir Park.Kelechi Iheanacho’s late winner resulted in multiple fans running onto the field in celebration before they were ushered off by Motherwell stewards.Now, Hackett has admitted that the SFA will look into the actions of the Celtic supporters after the late goal.A points deduction cannot be ruled out for the incident, which could ruin any potential title celebrations on Saturday.Celtic previously got into trouble for their pitch invasion at Ibrox in the Scottish Cup after they beat Rangers on penalties, which resulted in many of the home supporters also running on to the field.