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Celtic FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2018-19
Celtic FC
4 – 2
Full Time
Hibernian FC
Sat 20 Oct 2018 · 14:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Scott Brown 2' Y
Y 5' Darren McGregor
Y 65' Stephen Mallan

Overview

Match Preview

Celtic FC vs Hibernian FC — Premier League .

Match Details

  • Referee John McKendrick
  • Referee Don Robertson
  • Referee Ralph Gordon
  • Referee Andy McWilliam

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 2 6
2 St. Mirren FC 2 6
3 Motherwell FC 2 4
4 Heart of Midlothian FC 2 3
5 Dundee FC 2 3
6 St. Johnstone FC 2 3
7 Hibernian FC 2 3
8 Aberdeen FC 2 3
9 Rangers FC 2 1
10 Falkirk FC 2 1
11 Dundee United FC 2 1
12 Kilmarnock FC 2 0

Head-to-Head

15
8
4
Celtic FC 27 games · Avg 2.9 goals Hibernian FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-10-20 Celtic FC 4–2 Hibernian FC

Recent Form

Celtic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Oct Hibernian FC H 4–2 W
07 Oct St. Johnstone FC A 6–0 W
04 Oct FC Red Bull Salzburg A 1–3 L
29 Sep Aberdeen FC H 1–0 W
23 Sep Kilmarnock FC A 1–2 L
20 Sep Rosenborg BK H 1–0 W
Hibernian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Oct Celtic FC A 2–4 L
06 Oct Hamilton Academical FC H 6–0 W
29 Sep St. Mirren FC A 1–0 W
22 Sep Dundee FC A 3–0 W
15 Sep Kilmarnock FC H 3–2 W
01 Sep Livingston FC A 1–2 L

Season Stats

Celtic FC Hibernian FC
#1 Position #7
6 Points 3
2 Played 2
2 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 1
6 Scored 3
1 Conceded 3
+5 GD +0
3.00 PPG 1.50
100% Win % 50%

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (27 games)
59% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season

Celtic FC are 1st (6 pts). Hibernian FC are 7th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Celtic FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Hibernian FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at . Celtic FC are looking to make home advantage count against Hibernian FC.
  • 2' Scott Brown has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 2.
  • 5' A meaty challenge results in booking for Darren McGregor on 5.
  • 8' A stunning finish from Tom Rogic — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 13' Steven Whittaker has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 297 appearances.
  • 18' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 18 minutes.
  • 19' What a strike from Jules Ntcham! The score is 2-0.
  • 21' A tactical swap from Celtic FC — Scott Sinclair on, Scott Brown off on 21 minutes.
  • 26' Hibernian FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 31' The home supporters are growing impatient. Celtic FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 36' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Celtic FC and Hibernian FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 41' Both keepers have barely been tested. Celtic FC and Hibernian FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 46' The 31-year-old Florian Kamberi has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 51' It’s high time Brendan Rodgers made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 56' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Celtic FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 61' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 63' Florian Kamberi adds to his 0 season tally! Hibernian FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 65' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Stephen Mallan.
  • 70' Odsonne Edouard does the damage! The net is bulging and Celtic FC surge ahead!
  • 72' The Celtic FC manager makes a substitution. Tom Rogic departs to be replaced by Kouassi Eboue.
  • 73' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Martin Boyle makes it 3-2.
  • 78' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Celtic FC and Hibernian FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 82' The supporters are chanting for Ryan Christie. He replaces James Forrest on 82 minute.
  • 87' A change in the Hibernian FC ranks — Emerson Hyndman exits the field as Jamie MacLaren enters on 87.
  • 88' Assisted by Kieran Tierney with the perfectly-timed delivery and Odsonne Edouard makes no mistake. 4-2!
  • Another three points for Celtic FC.

Lineups

Celtic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brendan Rodgers

Hibernian FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Neil Lennon

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
3.29 Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09 Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 79% + Celtic FC to win 70%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Celtic FC70% Draw16% Hibernian FC14%
Actual: Celtic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes63% 0% No37%
Avg goals/match: 4.38
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 93%
7%
± 2.5 79%
21%
± 3.5 62%
38%
± 4.5 43%
57%

Double Chance

Celtic FC or Draw
87%
Draw or Hibernian FC
30%
Celtic FC or Hibernian FC
84%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Celtic FC60% Draw30% Hibernian FC10%
Actual: Celtic FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–2 not predicted
4 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
7.9%
3 – 0
7.5%
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 0
7.1%
4 – 1
6.5%
4 – 0
6%
1 – 1
5.2%
5 – 1
4.3%
3 – 2
4.3%
1 – 0
4.2%
2 – 2
4%
5 – 0
4%

Asian Handicap — Celtic FC

Handicap Celtic FC covers Push Hibernian FC covers
-2.5 41% — 59%
-2 41% 20% 40%
-1.5 60% — 40%
-1 60% 18% 22%
-0.5 78% — 22%
+0.5 91% — 9%
+1 91% 6% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 2% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
4% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.