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Hibernian will take on Celtic on Sunday, 25 October, with the visitors once again looking to bounce back from a disappointing European performance.
Martin O'Neill's side lost their fourth consecutive European match on Thursday night, but are safe in the knowledge that they will end the weekend on top of the Scottish Premiership, regardless of the result at Easter Road.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Hibernian vs Celtic key stats
- Hibernian have picked up just one point from their last five league matches.
- Celtic's aggregate score over their last two Scottish Premiership matches is 9-1.
- Both teams have scored in each of Celtic's last three matches in all competitions.
Hibernian vs Celtic preview: A good fixture for the Bhoys
Hibernian vs Celtic — Tale of the Tape
| Hibernian | vs | Celtic |
|---|---|---|
| 12th | Position | 1st |
| 7 | Points | 24 |
| 9 | Goals For | 23 |
| 14 | Goals Against | 5 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 4 |
| 12th | Home / Away Rank | 1st |
After another defeat on Thursday night, Celtic couldn't have asked for an easier away fixture in the Scottish Premiership than Hibernian, who are currently languishing at the bottom of the league table.
The hosts have won just two league matches all season and have lost both games under Marink Reedijk since he replaced David Gray as the club's manager during the September/October international break.
What doesn't help Hibs' cause this weekend is their recent record against Celtic, with the Bhoys winning four of the last six meetings between the two clubs.
If Reedijk is to get off the mark as Hibs manager this weekend, he will do so without Callum Wright, Nathan Lowe, Kanayochukwu Megwa, Jordan Obita and Rocky Bushiri.
There is a chance that Celtic come into this one fatigued, with Sunday's clash in the capital their fifth match in 14 days, but they have a stronger and deeper squad than the vast majority of the Scottish Premiership, so they cannot use this as an excuse if things don't go to plan on Sunday.
Pressure continues to grow on Martin O'Neill due to the club's European woes, but while they are top of the league, the 74-year-old is unlikely to leave.
On the injury front, O'Neill is without Hyun-Jun on Sunday, while Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Callum Osmand are all doubts.
Hibernian vs Celtic form guide & betting tips
| Hibernian | vs | Celtic |
|---|---|---|
WLDLL |
Form | LWLWL |
| 1 | Points | 12 |
| 10th | Form Table | 2nd |
| 3 | Goals For | 12 |
| 7 | Goals Against | 3 |
DLL |
Form (Scottish Premiership) | LWW |
Whispers predicts: Hibernian 1-3 Celtic
Celtic have only lost to Rangers in the Scottish Premiership this season and should breeze past Hibernian. Celtic to win with a -1.5 handicap has been priced at 6/4.
Both teams have scored in each of the last three meetings between Hibernian and Celtic. BTTS has been priced at 8/13.
Benjamin Nygren has scored four goals in his last five appearances for club and country. Nygren to score anytime has been priced at 13/10.
> Celtic to win (-1.5 handicap) at 6/4 (2.50) | Likelihood: Possible
> BTTS at 8/13 (1.62) | Likelihood: Probable
> Benjamin Nygren to score anytime at 13/10 (2.30) | Likelihood: Possible