Sunday’s Football Tips: Daizen 8/5 to Maintain Hot Streak in Celtic’s Key Match Against Hearts – SCCG Management

Fahad Umar
December 6, 2025
3:57 pm

Today is a significant day in the SPFL Premiership title race as Celtic aims to dethrone Heart of Midlothian from the top spot with a victory at Parkhead.

The Hoops were eight points behind the leaders when Martin O’Neill stepped in as interim manager after Brendan Rodgers’ unexpected exit.

However, as Wilfried Nancy prepares for his debut at Celtic Park, only goal difference separates the Jambos from the champions, and they have played one more game.

The scene is set for a major clash this afternoon, with the former Columbus Crew manager facing a challenging introduction.

Celtic vs Heart of Midlothian top betting tips

Hearts approach this match in poor form, having only one victory in their last six matches, diminishing their substantial lead.

Despite this, they have suffered just one loss in the Premiership this season, a narrow 1-0 defeat in Aberdeen where they arguably played better, thus the Jambos could be a wise choice in the double chance at 11/8 with Betfred.

Celtic hasn’t reached last season’s heights and needed to work hard for a midweek 1-0 win over struggling Dundee.

Daizen Maeda scored the decisive goal and has looked more at ease since moving from the right wing to center forward.

The Japanese forward is 8/5 with William Hill for anytime scorer, which seems generous given his recent scoring form.

Brighton and Hove Albion vs West Ham United

West Ham United is still in the Premier League’s relegation zone and faces a challenging game traveling south to Brighton.

The Hammers secured a hard-earned draw at Old Trafford on Thursday and have become more resilient since Nuno Espirito Santo took over.

Now, they meet a Seagulls side that was unbeaten at home all season until a seven-goal defeat to Aston Villa on Wednesday.

Brighton’s last five home games have seen high corner counts, a market worth considering. Over 10.5 corners pays 31/20 at Skybet, and West Ham at +3 in the handicap offers 19/20 with William Hill.

Brajan Gruda impressed in recent Brighton games, available at 8/5 with BetMGM to score or assist today.

Fulham vs Crystal Palace

Fulham’s stunning comeback fell just short against Manchester City on Wednesday, and it will be fascinating to see their response in today’s London derby with Crystal Palace.

After trailing 5-1 to Manchester City, Craven Cottage was vibrant as Marco Silva’s team scored three times, only a goal-line clearance preventing an unexpected point.

Fulham’s attack challenged Pep Guardiola’s defense but now faces a Palace team with three clean sheets in their last four Premier League games.

A repeat of a high-scoring game is unlikely, and I am betting against BTTS at evens with BOYLE Sports, having won in four of the last five encounters.

Palace appears stronger, but Fulham has home advantage, suggesting a close match. A half-time draw seems a good bet, paying 6/5 at BetMGM.