Celtic FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Celtic FC vs Hibernian FC — Premier League .
- Celtic FC 7 games · 18 pts (2026/27)
- Hibernian FC 7 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee John McKendrick
- Referee Don Robertson
- Referee Ralph Gordon
- Referee Andy McWilliam
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 7 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 7 | 10 |
| 5 | St. Mirren FC | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 7 | 8 |
| 7 | Aberdeen FC | 7 | 8 |
| 8 | Motherwell FC | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | Dundee United FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 7 | 7 |
| 11 | Falkirk FC | 7 | 6 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 7 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | #10 |
| 18 | Points | 7 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 6 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 4 |
| 14 | Scored | 8 |
| 4 | Conceded | 11 |
| +10 | GD | -3 |
| 2.57 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 86% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (27 games)
H2H (27 games)
59%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
Hibernian FC this season
Celtic FC are 1st (18 pts). Hibernian FC are 10th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Celtic FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
2/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Hibernian FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
–/4
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Celtic FC
| Benjamin Nygren | 3 G | 3 A |
| Camilo Duran | 3 G | 3 A |
| Kasper Hogh | 3 G | |
| Hyun-jun Yang | 2 G | |
| Luke McCowan | 1 G |
Hibernian FC
| Martin Boyle | 3 G |
| Callum Wright | 2 G |
| Josh Campbell | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Celtic FC to score. At the same time, Hibernian FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 2' Controversy at the stadium! Scott Brown argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 5' Darren McGregor picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 8' Assisted by James Forrest with the perfectly-timed delivery and Tom Rogic makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 13' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 18' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 19' Brilliant from the ! Jules Ntcham makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 19.
- 21' The crowd applauds Scott Brown as he leaves the pitch. Scott Sinclair steps in for Celtic FC.
- 26' Vykintas Slivka, a Lithuania , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 31' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 36' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Darren McGregor made 301 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 41' Hibernian FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 51' Scotland international Steven Whittaker has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 56' The 38-year-old Lewis Stevenson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 61' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Hibernian FC that had 301 games and scored 394 goals.
- 63' Against the run of play, Florian Kamberi has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 65' The referee has no hesitation. Stephen Mallan is booked for Hibernian FC — Yellow card on 65.
- 70' Brilliant from the ! Odsonne Edouard makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 70.
- 72' Fresh legs for Celtic FC! Kouassi Eboue comes on to replace Tom Rogic.
- 73' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Martin Boyle makes no mistake. 3-2!
- 78' Supporters expect more eagerness from Emerson Hyndman, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 82' Celtic FC make a change. James Forrest trudges off to be replaced by Ryan Christie on 82 minutes.
- 87' Emerson Hyndman makes way for Jamie MacLaren at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hibernian FC.
- 88' Odsonne Edouard adds to his 0 season tally! Celtic FC lead 4-2 — and this changes everything.
- Hibernian FC will have plenty to reflect on. Celtic FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
18
Tom Rogic ↓ Kouassi Eboue 72'
- 23
- 20
- 1
-
8
Scott Brown C ↓ Scott Sinclair 21'
-
49
James Forrest ↓ Ryan Christie 82'
- 63
- 42
- 21
- 22
- 32
Bench
- 12
-
11
Scott Sinclair ↑ 21'
- 5
-
88
Kouassi Eboue ↑ 72'
- 29
-
17
Ryan Christie ↑ 82'
- 16
Coach
Brendan Rodgers
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 10
- 14
- 31
- 20
- 7
- 22
- 25
- 16
- 8
- 24
Bench
- 18
-
3
Steven Whittaker ↑ 72'
- 6
- 1
- 36
-
9
Jamie MacLaren ↑ 87'
- 32
Coach
Neil Lennon
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hyun-Gyu Oh | 4 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 4 |
| James Forrest | 4 |
| Daizen Maeda | 4 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 4 |
| Thody Elie Youan | 3 |
| Martin Boyle | 3 |
| Aaron Mooy | 3 |
Head to Head
Celtic FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.89
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 74% + Celtic FC to win 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.98
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 3.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 4.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Hibernian FC
33%
Celtic FC or Hibernian FC
82%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–2 not predicted4 – 2Actual
2 – 1
8.4%
2 – 0
8%
3 – 1
7.9%
3 – 0
7.5%
1 – 1
6.7%
4 – 1
5.7%
1 – 0
5.3%
4 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 2
4.3%
5 – 1
3.4%
1 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Hibernian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -2 | 33% | 20% | 47% |
| -1.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| -1 | 53% | 19% | 27% |
| -0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +1 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.