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Celtic FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
3 0
Full Time
Sun 27 Sep 2020 · 14:00 UTC Celtic Park HT 45+3' · FT 45+3'
Y 85' Joe Newell
Y 88' Paul McGinn

Overview

Match Preview

Celtic FC vs Hibernian FCPremier League at Celtic Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Douglas Ross
  • Referee Steven McLean
  • Referee John McCrossan
  • Referee

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Sep Hibernian FC H 3–0 W
24 Sep Riga FC A 1–0 W
19 Sep Livingston FC H 3–2 W
16 Sep St. Mirren FC A 2–1 W
12 Sep Ross County FC A 5–0 W
30 Aug Motherwell FC H 3–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Sep Celtic FC A 0–3 L
20 Sep Rangers FC H 2–2 D
12 Sep St. Mirren FC A 3–0 W
30 Aug Aberdeen FC H 0–1 L
23 Aug St. Johnstone FC A 1–0 W
15 Aug Motherwell FC H 0–0 D

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' Three points are at stake. Celtic FC host Hibernian FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Celtic FC and Hibernian FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 7' Against the run of play, Callum McGregor has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 12' It looks surprising Hibernian FC does not make any changes. Christian Doidge has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 17' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 22' Scott Brown is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Celtic FC so far.
  • 27' 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.
  • 32' It’s high time Neil Lennon made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 35' A stunning finish from Albian Ajeti — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 37' Odsonne Edouard is replacing Albian Ajeti for the Celtic FC side.
  • 42' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 46' Celtic FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. David Turnbull is hanging Ryan Christie on the field on 46 minute.
  • 51' Vasileios Barkas, a Greece , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 53' A tactical swap from Hibernian FCJamie Murphy on, Drey Wright off on 53 minutes.
  • 58' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Nir Bitton made 411 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 63' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 68' Hibernian FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 73' Drey Wright has been relatively quiet despite scoring 13 goals in his last 252 appearances.
  • 78' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 79' What a moment for Mohamed Elyounoussi! That strike on 79 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 82' Celtic FC make a change. Scott Brown trudges off to be replaced by Jules Ntcham on 82 minutes.
  • 83' Hibernian FC ring the changes. Christian Doidge has done his job and it is now time for Stephen Mallan to step up.
  • 85' Joe Newell was booked on 85.
  • 86' Another change for Celtic FC made on 86 minute. Callum McGregor leaves to be changed by Ismaila Soro.
  • 88' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Paul McGinn.
  • That’s it! Another goalless match for Celtic FC and Hibernian FC (для сухой ничьи).

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.84 Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.59 Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for: Celtic FC to win 77% + Over 2.5 goals 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Celtic FC77% Draw15% Hibernian FC8%
Actual: Celtic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 3.43
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 65%
35%
± 3.5 44%
56%
± 4.5 26%
74%

Double Chance

Celtic FC or Draw
92%
Draw or Hibernian FC
23%
Celtic FC or Hibernian FC
85%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Celtic FC61% Draw33% Hibernian FC6%
Actual: Celtic FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
13.1%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
9.3%
4 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
7.5%
3 – 1
7.1%
1 – 1
6%
4 – 1
5.1%
5 – 0
4.8%
0 – 0
4.4%
5 – 1
3%
6 – 0
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Celtic FC

Handicap Celtic FC covers Push Hibernian FC covers
-2.5 41% 59%
-2 41% 22% 37%
-1.5 63% 37%
-1 63% 19% 18%
-0.5 82% 18%
+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
55%
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
7%

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