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Hibernian FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2019-20
1 1
Full Time
Sat 28 Sep 2019 · 11:30 UTC HT 45+5' · FT 45+6'

Overview

Match Preview

Hibernian FC vs Celtic FCPremier League .

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

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
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' 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

H2H

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

✗ Wrong
Hibernian FC17% Draw22% Celtic FC61%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
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

✗ Wrong
Hibernian FC11% Draw39% Celtic FC50%
Actual: 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.