Hibernian FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2018-19 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Hibernian FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League .
- Hibernian FC 33 games · 51 pts (2026/27)
- Celtic FC 33 games · 67 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Referee Paul O'Neill
- Referee John McKendrick
- Referee Callum Spence
7 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 3.1 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr | Celtic FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Apr | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Apr | Kilmarnock FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Mar | Livingston FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Motherwell FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr | Hibernian FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Apr | Livingston FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Apr | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 31 Mar | Rangers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Mar | Dundee FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Hibernian FC | Celtic FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #3 |
| 51 | Points | 67 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 13 / 12 / 8 | W / D / L | 21 / 4 / 8 |
| 51 | Scored | 59 |
| 37 | Conceded | 35 |
| +14 | GD | +24 |
| 1.55 | PPG | 2.03 |
| 39% | Win % | 64% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (27 games)
H2H (27 games)
59%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Hibernian FC are 5th (51 pts). Celtic FC are 3rd (67 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' David Gray is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Celtic FC so far.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Hibernian FC in their trying to find a way past Celtic FC's compact .
- 25' Tom Rogic has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 30' Hibernian FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 35' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jonny Hayes is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Hibernian FC.
- 40' Celtic FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 43' Poor challenge from Florian Kamberi. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 48' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 53' Supporters expect more eagerness from Daryl Horgan, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 56' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Stephen Mallan.
- 61' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 62' Tom Rogic is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jules Ntcham at the 62 minute mark.
- 63' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Stephane Omeonga.
- 64' Paul Hanlon catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 64.
- 69' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 70' The Hibernian FC bench stirs into life. Mark Milligan is withdrawn and Vykintas Slivka gets his opportunity.
- 71' Time for substitution for Celtic FC. Jonny Hayes is replaced by Scott Sinclair.
- 76' 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.
- 81' Celtic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 83' Hibernian FC ring the changes. Daryl Horgan has done his job and it is now time for Thomas Agyepong to step up.
- 85' Tim Weah has so much to prove this time. He replaces James Forrest on 85 minute.
- 90' A moment of madness from Lewis Stevenson on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Hibernian FC will be frustrated.
- 0-0 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 40
-
5
Mark Milligan ↓ Vykintas Slivka 70'
- 14
-
7
Daryl Horgan ↓ Thomas Agyepong 83'
-
22
Florian Kamberi ↓ Oliver Shaw 71'
- 16
- 4
- 1
- 2
- 24
Bench
-
17
Thomas Agyepong ↑ 83'
- 31
- 6
-
8
Vykintas Slivka ↑ 70'
-
32
Oliver Shaw ↑ 71'
- 26
- 13
Coach
Paul Heckingbottom
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 8
-
49
James Forrest ↓ Tim Weah 85'
- 5
-
15
Jonny Hayes ↓ Scott Sinclair 71'
- 3
- 42
-
21
Jules Ntcham ↓ Tom Rogic 62'
- 29
- 35
- 22
Bench
- 25
-
30
Tim Weah ↑ 85'
- 2
-
18
Tom Rogic ↑ 62'
-
11
Scott Sinclair ↑ 71'
- 24
- 32
Coach
Neil Lennon
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
Hibernian FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.98
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Hibernian FC or Celtic FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.15
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Celtic FC
67%
Hibernian FC or Celtic FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
12.4%
1 – 0
10.1%
0 – 2
7.7%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
3.8%
1 – 3
3%
0 – 3
3%
3 – 1
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 18% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 22% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.