Robbie Neilson’s side got back to winning ways at the weekend with a 3-0 victory over St Johnstone that was a close affair for 60 minutes before the hosts ultimately strolled to victory.
They now face the toughest assignment there is in Scottish football – an away trip to face Ange Postecoglou’s reigning champions on their own turf.
By a twist of fate, this is a dress rehearsal of some sorts before the two clubs battle it out again on Saturday as Celtic visit Tynecastle for the Scottish quarter-final clash.
As evidenced earlier this season with the team he put out four days before meeting Zurich in the Europa League play-off second leg, Robbie Neilson isn’t afraid to use Celtic away to mix his side up a little with a bigger and more winnable came coming over the horizon.
This is the team we believe the Hearts boss will go with...
1. GK – ZANDER CLARK
Has been in excellent form since replacing the injured Craig Gordon. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
2. RCB – TOBY SIBBICK
James Hill was preferred last Saturday but he's arguably been one of the weaker performers in maroon over the last couple of games, while Sibbick's dropping was harsh. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
3. CB – KYE ROWLES
Australian international will anchor the back-line. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
4. LCB – STEPHEN KINGSLEY
Hearts are hoping he can overcome a sickness bug in time. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group