Celtic FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Celtic FC vs Hibernian FC — Premier League at Celtic Park.
- Celtic FC 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- Hibernian FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stuart Stevenson
- Referee John Beaton
- Referee David Doig
- Referee Gavin Duncan
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Hibernian FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | FC CFR 1907 Cluj | A | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Dec | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Dec | Ross County FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 28 Nov | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | H | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Nov | Livingston FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Dec | Aberdeen FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 04 Dec | Ross County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Nov | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Nov | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Nov | Motherwell FC | H | 3–1 | W |
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)
H2H (27 games)
59%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
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 (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 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!
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Celtic FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' Celtic FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Celtic FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' Paul Hanlon is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Celtic FC tonight.
- 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 30' Hibernian FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 35' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 39' What a moment for Jeremie Frimpong! That strike on 39 puts his side firmly in control.
- 44' It is a cagey affair so far. Celtic FC in their trying to find a way past Hibernian FC's compact .
- 46' Chris Maxwell has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ofir Marciano on 46 minute.
- 51' Hibernian FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 56' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jack Ross will be considering his options from the bench.
- 61' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Hibernian FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 66' What composure from Odsonne Edouard! The France international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 68' Celtic FC make a change. Odsonne Edouard trudges off to be replaced by Leigh Griffiths on 68 minutes.
- 72' Poor challenge from Martin Boyle. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 72' Another change for Hibernian FC made on 72 minute. Christian Doidge leaves to be changed by Daryl Horgan.
- 75' Nir Bitton is having his name booked by the referee on 75.
- 79' Hibernian FC ring the changes. Scott Allan has done his job and it is now time for Fraser Murray to step up.
- 84' Stephen Mallan catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 84.
- 84' It is a substitution in Celtic FC team. James Forrest is replaced by Tom Rogic on 84 minute.
- 89' It’s high time Neil Lennon made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Hibernian FC.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 67
- 2
- 8
-
49
James Forrest ↓ Tom Rogic 84'
- 6
- 42
- 21
- 35
- 22
- 23
- 30
Bench
- 13
-
18
Tom Rogic ↑ 84'
- 1
-
9
Leigh Griffiths ↑ 68'
- 16
- 3
- 10
Coach
Neil Lennon
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Christian Doidge ↓ Daryl Horgan 72'
- 21
-
23
Scott Allan ↓ Fraser Murray 79'
- 10
- 14
- 22
- 16
- 4
-
1
Ofir Marciano ↓ Chris Maxwell 46'
- 25
- 20
Bench
- 18
-
28
Chris Maxwell ↑ 46'
-
7
Daryl Horgan ↑ 72'
- 8
-
33
Fraser Murray ↑ 79'
- 24
- 32
Coach
Jack Ross
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Daizen Maeda | 4 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 4 |
| Hyun-Gyu Oh | 4 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 4 |
| James Forrest | 4 |
| Thody Elie Youan | 3 |
| Martin Boyle | 3 |
| Aaron Mooy | 3 |
Head to Head
Celtic FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.72
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.58
Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 74% + Over 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.3
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
90%
Draw or Hibernian FC
26%
Celtic FC or Hibernian FC
84%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
Actual
3 – 0
12%
1 – 0
10.2%
4 – 0
8.1%
2 – 1
7.7%
3 – 1
6.9%
1 – 1
6.4%
0 – 0
5%
4 – 1
4.8%
5 – 0
4.5%
5 – 1
2.7%
2 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Hibernian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -2 | 38% | 22% | 39% |
| -1.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| -1 | 61% | 20% | 19% |
| -0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +0.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +1 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
56%
✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.