Hibernian FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hibernian FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League at Easter Road Stadium.
- Hibernian FC 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Celtic FC 13 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Graeme Stewart
- Referee John McKendrick
- Referee Don Robertson
- Referee Andy McWilliam
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #1 |
| 11 | Points | 31 |
| 12 | Played | 13 |
| 3 / 2 / 7 | W / D / L | 10 / 1 / 2 |
| 15 | Scored | 28 |
| 17 | Conceded | 10 |
| -2 | GD | +18 |
| 0.92 | PPG | 2.38 |
| 25% | Win % | 77% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (28 games)
H2H (28 games)
61%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
Hibernian FC this season
38%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
Hibernian FC are 10th (11 pts). Celtic FC are 1st (31 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Hibernian FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/2
31-45
1/7
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/1
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Celtic FC
0-15
6/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
7/4
46-60
6/1
61-75
3/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Hibernian FC
| Callum Wright | 3 G | 1 A |
| Martin Boyle | 3 G | |
| Owen Elding | 2 G | 1 A |
Celtic FC
| Camilo Duran | 7 G | 6 A |
| Benjamin Nygren | 6 G | 3 A |
| Kasper Hogh | 3 G | 3 A |
| Liam Scales | 3 G | 1 A |
| Hyun-jun Yang | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Easter Road Stadium. Hibernian FC are looking to make home advantage count against Celtic FC.
- 1' Vykintas Slivka makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Hibernian FC are in front.
- 6' Hibernian FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 11' 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.
- 16' It looks surprising Celtic FC does not make any changes. Florian Kamberi has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 21' Lewis Morgan has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 3 goals to his name this season.
- 26' Steven Whittaker, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 31' Filip Benkovic is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Hibernian FC so far.
- 36' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Celtic FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 38' A moment of madness from Scott Brown on 38 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Celtic FC will be frustrated.
- 43' Callum McGregor has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 17 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 46' Sean Mackie has so much to prove this time. He replaces Vykintas Slivka on 46 minute.
- 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 56' The home supporters are growing impatient. Hibernian FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 59' A stunning finish from Florian Kamberi — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 62' Another change for Celtic FC made on 62 minute. Emilio Izaguirre leaves to be changed by Jonny Hayes.
- 64' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Odsonne Edouard.
- 69' It looks like no one’s ball. Hibernian FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 74' Hibernian FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 74.
- 75' The whistle greets Odsonne Edouard as he departs to be replaced by Michael Johnston.
- 80' 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.
- 85' Hibernian FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Celtic FC backline.
- 87' Hibernian FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lewis Allan is hanging Oliver Shaw on the field on 87 minute.
- Celtic FC will have plenty to reflect on. Hibernian FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 20
- 7
- 22
- 3
- 25
- 16
- 1
-
8
Vykintas Slivka ↓ Sean Mackie 46'
- 36
-
32
Oliver Shaw ↓ Lewis Allan 87'
Bench
- 18
- 31
- 24
-
43
Sean Mackie ↑ 46'
- 9
-
49
Lewis Allan ↑ 87'
- 47
Coach
Neil Lennon
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
11
Scott Sinclair ↓ Lewis Morgan 62'
- 8
- 49
- 5
-
3
Emilio Izaguirre ↓ Jonny Hayes 62'
- 42
- 21
- 35
- 22
- 32
Bench
-
15
Jonny Hayes ↑ 62'
- 29
- 4
-
73
Michael Johnston ↑ 75'
- 56
- 27
-
16
Lewis Morgan ↑ 62'
Coach
Brendan Rodgers
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Daizen Maeda | 4 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 4 |
| Hyun-Gyu Oh | 4 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 4 |
| James Forrest | 4 |
| Giorgos Giakoumakis | 3 |
| Thody Elie Youan | 3 |
| Martin Boyle | 3 |
Hibernian FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.27
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.76
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Hibernian FC or Celtic FC 75% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Hibernian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.03
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Celtic FC
66%
Hibernian FC or Celtic FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Hibernian FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 1
7.7%
0 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
6.6%
0 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
5.8%
1 – 3
5.4%
1 – 0
5.3%
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 3
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 15% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 21% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 15% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✗
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.