Hibernian FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
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 Alan Mulvanny
- Referee Kevin Clancy
- Referee Ralph Gordon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep | Celtic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Sep | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | Motherwell FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 24 Aug | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Aug | Rangers FC | A | 1–6 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep | Hibernian FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Sep | Kilmarnock FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 19 Sep | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Sep | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Sep | Rangers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Aug | AIK Fotboll | A | 4–1 | 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)
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 8' Magnificent from Kristoffer Ajer! That is 10 goals in 411 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 13' Hibernian FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Celtic FC backline.
- 18' It looks like no one’s ball. Hibernian FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 23' 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.
- 24' A goal from the Scotland international Ryan Christie! He fires home on 24 to make it 0-2!
- 29' Celtic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 32' Fresh legs for Hibernian FC! Steven Whittaker comes on to replace Adam Jackson.
- 37' The travelling Celtic FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 39' Jules Ntcham has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 39.
- 44' That is a Yellow card for Celtic FC. Kristoffer Ajer will be fuming at that decision.
- 47' A moment of madness from Callum McGregor on 47 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Celtic FC will be frustrated.
- 48' Poor challenge from Scott Brown. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 50' Lewis Stevenson picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 55' A quiet spell here at . Celtic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 60' The crowd applauds Jules Ntcham as he leaves the pitch. Jonny Hayes steps in for Celtic FC.
- 65' Celtic FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 70' Celtic FC have won 791 goals from 411 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 71' Scott Allan picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 71' The Hibernian FC bench stirs into life. Glenn Middleton is withdrawn and Daryl Horgan gets his opportunity.
- 72' A change in the Celtic FC ranks — Odsonne Edouard exits the field as Vakoun Issouf Bayo enters on 72.
- 77' Scott Brown has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 82' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 84' The Celtic FC manager makes a substitution. James Forrest departs to be replaced by Scott Sinclair.
- 89' Melker Hallberg makes way for Joe Newell at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hibernian FC.
- 90' Moritz Bauer has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- The points are shared — Hibernian FC 1-1 Celtic FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
18
Adam Jackson ↓ Steven Whittaker 32'
- 28
- 6
- 9
- 17
- 23
- 14
- 16
- 4
-
19
Glenn Middleton ↓ Daryl Horgan 71'
-
20
Melker Hallberg ↓ Joe Newell 89'
Bench
-
11
Joe Newell ↑ 89'
-
7
Daryl Horgan ↑ 71'
- 22
-
3
Steven Whittaker ↑ 32'
- 1
- 33
- 32
Coach
Paul Heckingbottom
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 67
- 2
- 8
-
49
James Forrest ↓ Scott Sinclair 84'
- 42
-
21
Jules Ntcham ↓ Jonny Hayes 60'
- 35
- 22
- 17
- 23
Bench
- 27
- 18
- 1
-
11
Scott Sinclair ↑ 84'
-
15
Jonny Hayes ↑ 60'
- 33
-
10
Vakoun Issouf Bayo ↑ 72'
Coach
Neil Lennon
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 4 |
| James Forrest | 4 |
| Daizen Maeda | 4 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 4 |
| Hyun-Gyu Oh | 4 |
| Josh Campbell | 3 |
| Giorgos Giakoumakis | 3 |
| Thody Elie Youan | 3 |
Head to Head
Hibernian FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
0.81
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.31
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 61% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
39%
Draw or Celtic FC
83%
Hibernian FC or Celtic FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
11.7%
0 – 1
9.9%
1 – 2
9.2%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 3
8.8%
1 – 3
7.1%
0 – 0
5.9%
0 – 4
5.1%
1 – 4
4.2%
2 – 2
3.7%
2 – 1
3.2%
1 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 7% | 89% |
| -0.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| +0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +1 | 30% | 23% | 47% |
| +1.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +2 | 53% | 21% | 26% |
| +2.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

