Celtic vs Hibernian prediction
An easy job for Celtic in the Scottish Cup? - Photo by Imago
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Hibernian to win with handicap (+2)

Hibernian enter this game on a streak of 15 games without a loss in all competitions

Celtic and Hibernian will meet in the quarter-finals of the Scottish FA Cup on Sunday, 9 March.

Will Celtic justify the favourite's tag in this match or will Hibernian make them sweat again after they surprised them in the league recently? Read our Celtic vs Hibernian prediction and preview to learn more about this match.

Celtic vs Hibernian prediction: An exciting matchup with goals on both sides

Key Stats

  • Celtic have failed to win three of their last six games across the board.
  • Both teams have scored in the last four matches played by Celtic and the last three of Hibernian's games.
  • We saw both teams score in four of the last six H2H duels between these two teams.

Correct score prediction: Celtic 2-1 Hibernian

While Hibernian have been doing well and are undefeated in their last 15 games across the board, which also includes a win over Celtic in the Premiership, we can't see Celtic failing to win this match.

That being said, we expect to see a close and exciting game and a 2-1 win for the hosts sounds like a realistic outcome,.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies clearly in favour of Celtic winning

  • HOME: 2/9 (1.22) – 81.80%
  • DRAW: 19/4 (5.75) – 17.40%
  • AWAY: 17/2 (9.50) – 10.50%

*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

It's clear from these Celtic vs Hibernian odds that the hosts are the expected winners and we can hardly be surprised by that given that Celtic are the current champions of Scotland and league leaders by a mile.

Furthermore, Celtic have traditionally done very well in meetings with Hibernian, although they did lose their last duel a couple of weeks ago, so the guests will feel optimistic ahead of this match.

Anyhow, if you want to check out more predictions, take a look at our favourite betting tips for today.

Most recent H2Hs: Celtic dominating the matchup

In the last five H2H duels between these teams, we saw Celtic win four times, so it's clear they've been the better team recently, although their last duel a couple of weeks ago has ended in a win for Hibs. Celtic also have a clear-cut advantage in the overall H2H record: 188-76-55.

Scotland Premiership 22/02/25

Hibernian

Hibernian

2
Celtic

Celtic

1

Scotland Premiership 07/12/24

Celtic

Celtic

3
Hibernian

Hibernian

0

Scotland League Cup 18/08/24

Celtic

Celtic

3
Hibernian

Hibernian

1

Scotland Premiership 11/08/24

Hibernian

Hibernian

0
Celtic

Celtic

2

Scotland Premiership 07/02/24

Hibernian

Hibernian

1
Celtic

Celtic

2

Celtic preview: Chasing the domestic triple

While Celtic have yet to clinch their fourth Premiership title in a row, they are currently 16 points ahead of Rangers in the standings, so that's pretty much already wrapped up. Celtic have also won the League Cup earlier this season after an exciting win over Rangers after penalties.

So, the only thing left for them to claim the domestic triple is the FA Cup, where they're in quarter-finals and Rangers have already been eliminated. In fact, their next opponent Hibernian will likely be their biggest obstacle on the way.

Meanwhile, Paulo Bernardo, Auston Trusty, and James Forrest are on the team's injury list at this time.

Predicted lineup: Schmeichel (GK), Ralston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor, Engels, McGregor, McCowan, Hyun-Jun, Idah & Jota

Scotland Premiership 10/05/25

W

Hibernian

Hibernian

1

Celtic

Celtic

3

Scotland Premiership 04/05/25

D

Rangers

Rangers

1

Celtic

Celtic

1

Scotland Premiership 26/04/25

W

Dundee Utd

Dundee Utd

0

Celtic

Celtic

5

Scotland FA Cup 20/04/25

W

St Johnstone

St Johnstone

0

Celtic

Celtic

5

Scotland Premiership 12/04/25

W

Kilmarnock

Kilmarnock

1

Celtic

Celtic

5

Hibernian preview: Hoping to surprise Celtic again

After just one win in the first 13 rounds of the Scottish league, Hibernian have turned things around and now they are on a 15-game unbeaten streak in all competitions. They have managed to climb to the third place in the league and they're chasing the semi-finals of the FA Cup, but this will be their biggest test yet since they have to face Celtic away from home.

Meanwhile, Hibs will have to manage without injured Joe Newell, while Warren O'Hora is questionable.

Predicted lineup: Smith (GK), Miller, Kiranga, Iredale, C. Cadden, Triantis, Moriah-Welsh, N. Cadden, Campbell, Boyle & Bowie

Scotland Premiership 10/05/25

L

Celtic

Celtic

3

Hibernian

Hibernian

1

Scotland Premiership 03/05/25

W

Dundee Utd

Dundee Utd

1

Hibernian

Hibernian

3

Scotland Premiership 26/04/25

L

Aberdeen

Aberdeen

1

Hibernian

Hibernian

0

Scotland Premiership 13/04/25

W

Dundee

Dundee

0

Hibernian

Hibernian

4

Scotland Premiership 05/04/25

W

Rangers

Rangers

0

Hibernian

Hibernian

2

Player to watch: Daizen Maeda

With 12 goals in the league this season, the Japanese winger is having a great season with Celtic. After all, Maeda also has seven assists to his name, which is tied for the most assists in the team, along with being Celtic's top scorer in the Premiership.

Daizen Maeda
Maeda hoping for his 12th goal in the league this term – Photo by Imago

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