Celtic will become the champions of Scotland. That's a fair enough statement to make given the lead they hold at the top of the table. Currently 25 points ahead of Aberdeen with just 9 games remaining, Brendan Rodgers side have all but secured a sixth successive league title in a row.

All that remains now is where and when they do it. The title could be wrapped up without kicking another ball as defeat for Aberdeen in their Friday night match against Dundee would mean the title would signed, sealed and delivered.

Regardless, the Hoops will be hoping for a party at Tynecastle on Sunday where they face Hearts. Even if they've won before arriving in the capital, it's a match they'll want to win to celebrate a joyous season for fans everywhere.

There's no love lost between Hearts and Celtic and the away fans would love to love it in the face of the home supporters with a convincing win that either secures the title or simply puts a cherry on top of a title winning weekend.

That may not be so easy though. Can Ian Cathro's men pull off an upset and end the incredible unbeaten run?

Here are THREE reasons why they may be able to do that...

The opening day

Celtic are travelling back to where it all began this season on Sunday. On the opening day of the domestic season they came up a very motivated and committed Hearts side that were looking to improve on their third placed finish of last season.

Before any talk of an unbeaten season began, this could have been a match they lost, which is funny to think about now they're so deep into their streak.

That was a tough match, only won with ten minutes remaining by a debuting Scott Sinclair who showed early signs that his season would be an excellent one with a smart finish. With big chances missed by Hearts, on another day this one could have ended badly for Rodgers' men.

We're expecting a similar level of performance from Hearts on Sunday. Can they repeat that kind of showing or will they wilt under the pressure of the Hoops like they did at Celtic Park in the last fixture?

Jamie Walker

Hearts' in form player this season has undoubtedly been Jamie Walker. His contribution in attack has been outstanding, especially when you consider he's no out and out striker.

With 15 goals in all competitions, he leads the way in their scoring charts and is the big danger ahead of Celtic's visit. He's scored against the Bhoys already this season, albeit from the penalty spot.

He's scored every time Hearts have won in 2017 and if he turns up and impacts the game, then the Jam Tarts have a great chance of securing some sort of result and ruining Celtic's day.

He can score from all positions and distances and special attention must be paid to his threat by Brendan Rodgers' men.

Not on our turf

Hearts' season may not be going exactly the way they planned but they still have pride and on their own turf will not want to give an inch to one of their biggest rivals in Scotland. Their supporters will be looking for extra motivation to get stuck into the Hoops and give them nothing on their own patch.

It's never nice conceding trophies on your own ground and last season Celtic had a mini celebration at Tynecastle after building an unassailable lead over Aberdeen. They won't want a repeat of those scenes this time round.

We've seen at certain points this season that Hearts do tend to turn up on the big occasion at Tynecastle. They may have faltered against Hibs but they've beaten Rangers twice, probably their most direct competitive rivals this season.

If they can produce a big match performance like the last one against the Gers then Celtic may not have it all their own way.