Celtic FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Celtic FC vs Hibernian FC — Premier League at Celtic Park.
- Celtic FC 33 games · 67 pts (2026/27)
- Hibernian FC 33 games · 51 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Douglas Ross
- Referee Steven McLean
- Referee John McCrossan
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 33 | 70 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 33 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic FC | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell FC | 33 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian FC | 33 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk FC | 33 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee United FC | 33 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 33 | 33 |
| 9 | Dundee FC | 33 | 33 |
| 10 | St. Mirren FC | 33 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock FC | 33 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston FC | 33 | 16 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #5 |
| 67 | Points | 51 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 21 / 4 / 8 | W / D / L | 13 / 12 / 8 |
| 59 | Scored | 51 |
| 35 | Conceded | 37 |
| +24 | GD | +14 |
| 2.03 | PPG | 1.55 |
| 64% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (27 games)
H2H (27 games)
59%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Celtic FC are 3rd (67 pts). Hibernian FC are 5th (51 pts).
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' It looks surprising Hibernian FC does not make any changes. Kristoffer Ajer has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 7' Callum McGregor makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Celtic FC are in front.
- 12' Celtic FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Hibernian FC's shape.
- 17' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 22' A quiet spell here at Celtic Park. Hibernian FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 27' Hibernian FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 32' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 35' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Albian Ajeti makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 37' Celtic FC make a change. Albian Ajeti trudges off to be replaced by Odsonne Edouard on 37 minutes.
- 42' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 46' Ryan Christie makes way for David Turnbull at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Celtic FC.
- 51' Celtic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 53' A tactical swap from Hibernian FC — Jamie Murphy on, Drey Wright off on 53 minutes.
- 58' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 63' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 63 minutes.
- 68' Netherlands international Jeremie Frimpong has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 73' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Hibernian FC that had 297 games and scored 388 goals.
- 78' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 79' Goal! Mohamed Elyounoussi scores his 28 goal in 348 matches.
- 82' Another substitution for Celtic FC to replace Scott Brown by Jules Ntcham on 82 minute.
- 83' Stephen Mallan gets the nod from Hibernian FC. He replaces Christian Doidge and will look to change the dynamic.
- 85' The referee calls foul for Joe Newell. He receives a Yellow card.
- 86' The Celtic FC manager makes a substitution. Callum McGregor departs to be replaced by Ismaila Soro.
- 88' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Paul McGinn on 88 minutes.
- Game over. The scoreline of 3-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 4
-
8
Scott Brown C ↓ Jules Ntcham 82'
- 6
-
42
Callum McGregor ↓ Ismaila Soro 86'
- 35
-
17
Ryan Christie ↓ David Turnbull 46'
-
10
Albian Ajeti ↓ Odsonne Edouard 37'
- 1
- 3
- 30
Bench
- 18
- 9
-
21
Jules Ntcham ↑ 82'
- 29
-
22
Odsonne Edouard ↑ 37'
-
14
David Turnbull ↑ 46'
- 44
-
11
Patryk Klimala ↑ 82'
-
12
Ismaila Soro ↑ 86'
Coach
Neil Lennon
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 11
- 10
- 13
-
8
Drey Wright ↓ Jamie Murphy 53'
- 6
- 4
- 1
- 5
-
25
Josh Doig ↓ Lewis Stevenson 46'
- 15
Bench
- 33
-
14
Stephen Mallan ↑ 83'
-
16
Lewis Stevenson ↑ 46'
- 2
- 24
- 19
-
18
Jamie Murphy ↑ 53'
- 20
- 29
Coach
Jack Ross
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hyun-Gyu Oh | 4 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 4 |
| James Forrest | 4 |
| Daizen Maeda | 4 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 4 |
| Adam Idah | 3 |
| Josh Campbell | 3 |
| Giorgos Giakoumakis | 3 |
Head to Head
Celtic FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.85
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92
Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Hibernian FC
40%
Celtic FC or Hibernian FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 0
10.9%
2 – 0
10.6%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
8.1%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5.9%
0 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
4.4%
4 – 0
3%
4 – 1
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Hibernian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 24% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.