Hibernian and Celtic will meet in the second round of the Scottish Premiership on Sunday, 11 August.
Will Celtic justify the favourite's tag in this match or will Hibernian make them sweat? Read our Hibernian vs Celtic prediction and preview to learn more about this match..
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Hibernian vs Celtic prediction: Plenty of goals in a win for the guests
Key Stats
- Celtic have won five games in a row and led at half time in all of them.
- Four of the previous five H2H meetings between these two teams have gone over 2.5 total goals.
- Hibernian have gone over 2.5 in five of their last six games and Celtic have done the same in their last five matches across the board.
Correct score prediction: Hibernian 1-3 Celtic
While Hibernian have been able to occasionally put up a fight against Celtic, we don't see them doing more than scoring a goal against the defending champions who are in great form.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies clearly in favour of Celtic winning
- HOME: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.30%
- DRAW: 17/4 (5.25) – 19.00%
- AWAY: 4/11 (1.36) – 73.30%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these Hibernian vs Celtic odds that the guests are the expected winners and we can hardly be surprised by that given that Celtic are the current champions of Scotland.
On top of that, they had a great pre-season and, along with their win in the opening round of the new Premiership season, have won five matches in a row.
Anyhow, if you want to check out more predictions, take a look at our favourite betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Celtic with the advantage
In the last five H2H duels between these teams, we saw Celtic win three times and Hibernian once, along with one draw. Celtic also have a clear-cut advantage in the overall H2H record: 185-76-54.
Scotland Premiership 07/02/24
Hibernian
Celtic
Scotland Premiership 06/12/23
Celtic
Hibernian
Scotland Premiership 28/10/23
Hibernian
Celtic
Scotland Premiership 24/05/23
Hibernian
Celtic
Scotland Premiership 18/03/23
Celtic
Hibernian
Hibernian preview: Hoping to avoid another loss to start the season
After solid showing in the Scottish League Cup, where they've secured top spot in their group and a place in the playoffs, Hibernian have struggled in the opening match of the new season against St Mirren, which they've lost 3-0. So, they will hope for a better performance in their first game at home, but with champions coming to town, it won't be an easy game for them.
When it comes to team news, Thody Elie Youan is the only name on Hibernian's injury list right now.
Predicted lineup: Bursik (GK), Miller, Ekpiteta, O'Hora, Obita, Moriah-Welsh, Newell, Boyle, Campbell, Molotnikov & Vente
Scotland Premiership 01/09/24
D
Kilmarnock
1
Hibernian
1
Scotland Premiership 24/08/24
D
Dundee
2
Hibernian
2
Scotland League Cup 18/08/24
L
Celtic
3
Hibernian
1
Scotland Premiership 11/08/24
L
Celtic
2
Hibernian
0
Scotland Premiership 04/08/24
L
St Mirren
3
Hibernian
0
Celtic preview: A great start to the season
After a fantastic last season in which they've won both the Premiership and the FA Cup, Celtic entered the new season in amazing form after winning their last four pre-season matches. Then, they followed that up with a convincing 4-0 win over Kilmarnock in the first round of the league.
Meanwhile, Daizen Maeda is still out with an injury for Celtic.
Predicted lineup: Schmeichel (GK), Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor, O'Riley, McGregor, Hatate, Kuhn, Furuhashi & Forrest
Scotland Premiership 01/09/24
W
Rangers
0
Celtic
3
Scotland Premiership 25/08/24
W
St Mirren
0
Celtic
3
Scotland League Cup 18/08/24
W
Hibernian
1
Celtic
3
Scotland Premiership 11/08/24
W
Hibernian
0
Celtic
2
Scotland Premiership 04/08/24
W
Kilmarnock
0
Celtic
4
Player to watch: Matt O'Riley
While the rumours about the Danish midfielder leaving Celtic persist, he is still with the team and one of the key pieces without any doubt, even if he failed to score in the opening round of the new Premiership season (he did have an assist though).
O'Riley to lead Celtic in scoring?
Given that O'Riley is not a striker, he had 18 goals in the league last season and if he can keep the same pace this time around, he will likely be one of the top scorers in the league once again.
