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

Premier League · 2018-19
Celtic FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Hibernian FC
Wed 6 Feb 2019 · 19:45 UTC Celtic Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 37' Mark Milligan
Scott Brown 46' Y
Y 59' Florian Kamberi
Y 80' Darnell Johnson

Overview

Match Preview

Celtic FC vs Hibernian FC — Premier League at Celtic Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Drew Kirkland
  • Referee Craig Thomson
  • Referee Grant Irvine
  • Referee Gary Hilland

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

15
8
4
Celtic FC 27 games · Avg 2.9 goals Hibernian FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-02-06 Celtic FC 2–0 Hibernian FC 2018-12-16 Hibernian FC 2–0 Celtic FC 2018-10-20 Celtic FC 4–2 Hibernian FC

Recent Form

Celtic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Feb Hibernian FC H 2–0 W
03 Feb St. Johnstone FC A 2–0 W
30 Jan St. Johnstone FC H 2–0 W
26 Jan Hamilton Academical FC H 3–0 W
23 Jan St. Mirren FC H 4–0 W
29 Dec Rangers FC A 0–1 L
Hibernian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Feb Celtic FC A 0–2 L
02 Feb Aberdeen FC H 1–2 L
27 Jan St. Mirren FC A 3–1 W
23 Jan Motherwell FC A 0–1 L
29 Dec Heart of Midlothian FC H 0–1 L
26 Dec Rangers FC A 1–1 D

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)
59% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
43% Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
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 referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Celtic FC is hosting Hibernian FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Oliver Shaw has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 10' Celtic FC is showing some good football. However, Celtic FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 15' The travelling Hibernian FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 20' It looks surprising Celtic FC does not make any changes. Ofir Marciano has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 24' Goal! Ryan Christie scores his 40 goal in 416 matches.
  • 29' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jozo Simunovic is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Hibernian FC.
  • 34' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 37' Hibernian FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 37.
  • 42' Callum McGregor has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 46' A moment of madness from Scott Brown on 46 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Celtic FC will be frustrated.
  • 46' Marc McNulty is replacing Oliver Shaw for the Hibernian FC side.
  • 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Celtic FC and Hibernian FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 56' Celtic FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 59' Florian Kamberi picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 59' A tactical swap from Hibernian FC — Stephen Mallan on, Ryan Gauld off on 59 minutes.
  • 63' The Scotland Oliver Burke breaks the deadlock on 63 minutes. 2-0!
  • 65' Another substitution for Hibernian FC to replace David Gray by Darnell Johnson on 65 minute.
  • 70' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 73' Fresh legs for Celtic FC! Michael Johnston comes on to replace Scott Sinclair.
  • 74' Nir Biton is replacing Dedryck Boyata for the Celtic FC side.
  • 79' It looks like no one’s ball. Hibernian FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 80' It’s a booking for Hibernian FC player. Darnell Johnson gets a Yellow card.
  • 83' Another change for Celtic FC made on 83 minute. Emilio Izaguirre leaves to be changed by Jonny Hayes.
  • 88' Celtic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hibernian FC backline.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Celtic FC take all three points.

Lineups

Celtic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brendan Rodgers

Hibernian FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Eddie May

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2019-02-06 Celtic FC 2–0 Hibernian FC 2018-12-16 Hibernian FC 2–0 Celtic FC 2018-10-20 Celtic FC 4–2 Hibernian FC

Celtic FC Form

2019-02-06 Celtic FC 2–0 Hibernian FC W 2019-02-03 St. Johnstone FC 0–2 Celtic FC W 2019-01-30 Celtic FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC W 2019-01-26 Celtic FC 3–0 Hamilton Academical FC W 2019-01-23 Celtic FC 4–0 St. Mirren FC W 2018-12-29 Rangers FC 1–0 Celtic FC L

Hibernian FC Form

2019-02-06 Celtic FC 2–0 Hibernian FC L 2019-02-02 Hibernian FC 1–2 Aberdeen FC L 2019-01-27 St. Mirren FC 1–3 Hibernian FC W 2019-01-23 Motherwell FC 1–0 Hibernian FC L 2018-12-29 Hibernian FC 0–1 Heart of Midlothian FC L 2018-12-26 Rangers FC 1–1 Hibernian FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.45 Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.66 Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for: Celtic FC to win 71% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Celtic FC71% Draw18% Hibernian FC11%
Actual: Celtic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 3.11
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Celtic FC or Draw
89%
Draw or Hibernian FC
29%
Celtic FC or Hibernian FC
82%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Celtic FC55% Draw37% Hibernian FC8%
Actual: Celtic FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
10.7%
3 – 0
10.5%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 1
7.8%
3 – 1
7%
4 – 0
6.4%
0 – 0
5.9%
4 – 1
4.4%
5 – 0
3.2%
2 – 2
2.8%
0 – 1
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Celtic FC

Handicap Celtic FC covers Push Hibernian FC covers
-2.5 31% — 69%
-2 31% 22% 47%
-1.5 53% — 47%
-1 53% 22% 25%
-0.5 75% — 25%
+0.5 93% — 7%
+1 93% 5% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
52% ✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
10% ✓

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