Hibernian FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2018-19 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Hibernian FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League .
- Hibernian FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Celtic FC 2 games · 6 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 | 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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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)
H2H (27 games)
59%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
Hibernian FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
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 match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Hibernian FC to score. At the same time, Celtic FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Celtic 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.
- 10' A quiet spell here at . Celtic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tom Rogic made 411 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Scott Bain, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 25' Hibernian FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 30' Florian Kamberi, a Albania , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 35' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 40' 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.
- 43' The referee calls foul for Florian Kamberi. He receives a Yellow card.
- 48' Celtic FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 53' Marc McNulty has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 56' Stephen Mallan catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 56.
- 61' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 62' The Celtic FC manager makes a substitution. Jules Ntcham departs to be replaced by Tom Rogic.
- 63' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Stephane Omeonga.
- 64' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Paul Hanlon on 64 minutes.
- 69' 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 Ofir Marciano suffering a number of foals already.
- 70' A tactical swap from Hibernian FC — Vykintas Slivka on, Mark Milligan off on 70 minutes.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for Scott Sinclair. He replaces Jonny Hayes on 71 minute.
- 76' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 81' Celtic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 83' Another change for Hibernian FC made on 83 minute. Daryl Horgan leaves to be changed by Thomas Agyepong.
- 85' James Forrest makes way for Tim Weah at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from Celtic FC.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Lewis Stevenson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- The points are shared — Hibernian FC 0-0 Celtic FC. Honours even.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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
Hibernian FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.6
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.99
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 61% + Celtic FC to win 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.59
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
43%
Draw or Celtic FC
81%
Hibernian FC or Celtic FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
14.6%
0 – 1
14.5%
1 – 1
9.5%
0 – 3
9.5%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
8.6%
1 – 3
5.8%
0 – 4
4.7%
1 – 0
3.7%
1 – 4
3%
2 – 2
2.6%
2 – 1
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 2% | 98% |
| -1.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -1 | 2% | 7% | 91% |
| -0.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| +0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +1 | 31% | 25% | 44% |
| +1.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +2 | 56% | 21% | 23% |
| +2.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✗
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
55%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

