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...
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.
9. LWB – ALEX COCHRANE
Limped out of the St Johnstone win with a hip issue but Neilson said it was just a precaution, which is why he likely sat out in midweek. Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group
10. FC – JOSH GINNELLY
Is expected to recover in time for this one after being forced off in midweek. In great goalscoring form at the moment as his pace causes continual problems. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
11. FC – LAWRENCE SHANKLAND
We're back the captain to make himself available for tomorrow. With his tight hamstring he may not last 90 minutes but Hearts will want their captain out there. Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group