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

Premier League · 2018-19
Hibernian FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Celtic FC
Sun 16 Dec 2018 · 12:30 UTC Easter Road Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 38' Scott Brown
Y 64' Odsonne Edouard

Overview

Match Preview

Hibernian FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League at Easter Road Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Graeme Stewart
  • Referee John McKendrick
  • Referee Don Robertson
  • Referee Andy McWilliam

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

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

Recent Form

Hibernian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec Celtic FC H 2–0 W
08 Dec Hamilton Academical FC A 1–0 W
05 Dec St. Mirren FC H 2–2 D
01 Dec Kilmarnock FC A 0–3 L
24 Nov Dundee FC H 2–2 D
09 Nov Aberdeen FC A 0–1 L
Celtic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec Hibernian FC A 0–2 L
13 Dec FC Red Bull Salzburg H 1–2 L
08 Dec Kilmarnock FC H 5–1 W
05 Dec Motherwell FC A 1–1 D
29 Nov Rosenborg BK A 1–0 W
24 Nov Hamilton Academical FC A 3–0 W

Season Stats

Hibernian FC Celtic FC
#7 Position #1
3 Points 6
2 Played 2
1 / 0 / 1 W / D / L 2 / 0 / 0
3 Scored 6
3 Conceded 1
+0 GD +5
1.50 PPG 3.00
50% Win % 100%

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (27 games)
59% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
50% Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season

Hibernian FC are 7th (3 pts). Celtic FC are 1st (6 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Hibernian FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Celtic FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Hibernian FC is hosting Celtic FC for another epic battle.
  • 1' Vykintas Slivka does the damage! The net is bulging and Hibernian FC surge ahead!
  • 6' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Stephen Mallan made 297 appearances and scored 22 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 11' It is a cagey affair so far. Hibernian FC in their trying to find a way past Celtic FC's compact .
  • 16' It looks like no one’s ball. Celtic FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 21' 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.
  • 26' Hibernian FC have won 388 goals from 297 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 31' Ofir Marciano has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 36' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 38' Celtic FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 38.
  • 43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 46' Another change for Hibernian FC made on 46 minute. Vykintas Slivka leaves to be changed by Sean Mackie.
  • 51' Ireland international Jonny Hayes has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 56' The travelling Celtic FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 59' What composure from Florian Kamberi! The Albania international strokes it home. 2-0.
  • 62' A tactical swap from Celtic FC — Jonny Hayes on, Emilio Izaguirre off on 62 minutes.
  • 64' Poor challenge from Odsonne Edouard. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 69' The 29-year-old Lewis Morgan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 74' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for James Forrest suffering a number of foals already.
  • 75' The crowd applauds Odsonne Edouard as he leaves the pitch. Michael Johnston steps in for Celtic FC.
  • 80' Callum McGregor has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 30 cards already picked up this season.
  • 85' Jozo Simunovic is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Hibernian FC so far.
  • 87' Time for substitution for Hibernian FC. Oliver Shaw is replaced by Lewis Allan.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 2-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Hibernian FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Neil Lennon

Celtic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brendan Rodgers

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Hyun-Gyu Oh 4
Kyogo Furuhashi 4
James Forrest 4
Daizen Maeda 4
Odsonne Edouard 4
Josh Campbell 3
Giorgos Giakoumakis 3
Thody Elie Youan 3

Head to Head

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

Hibernian FC Form

2018-12-16 Hibernian FC 2–0 Celtic FC W 2018-12-08 Hamilton Academical FC 0–1 Hibernian FC W 2018-12-05 Hibernian FC 2–2 St. Mirren FC D 2018-12-01 Kilmarnock FC 3–0 Hibernian FC L 2018-11-24 Hibernian FC 2–2 Dundee FC D 2018-11-09 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Hibernian FC L

Celtic FC Form

2018-12-16 Hibernian FC 2–0 Celtic FC L 2018-12-13 Celtic FC 1–2 FC Red Bull Salzburg L 2018-12-08 Celtic FC 5–1 Kilmarnock FC W 2018-12-05 Motherwell FC 1–1 Celtic FC D 2018-11-29 Rosenborg BK 0–1 Celtic FC W 2018-11-24 Hamilton Academical FC 0–3 Celtic FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.18 Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.26 Celtic FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 66% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Hibernian FC28% Draw22% Celtic FC50%
Actual: Hibernian FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.44
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 66%
34%
± 3.5 45%
55%
± 4.5 27%
73%

Double Chance

Hibernian FC or Draw
50%
Draw or Celtic FC
72%
Hibernian FC or Celtic FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Hibernian FC17% Draw39% Celtic FC44%
Actual: Hibernian FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–0 not predicted
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
9.4%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 2
8.2%
1 – 3
7%
0 – 1
6.8%
0 – 3
6%
2 – 2
5.5%
2 – 1
4.9%
0 – 0
4.6%
2 – 3
4.2%
1 – 4
4%
0 – 4
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC

Handicap Hibernian FC covers Push Celtic FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 5% 93%
-1.5 7% — 93%
-1 7% 11% 82%
-0.5 18% — 82%
+0.5 40% — 60%
+1 40% 21% 39%
+1.5 61% — 39%
+2 61% 18% 21%
+2.5 79% — 21%

Clean Sheet

Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
11% ✗
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

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