Hibernian FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hibernian FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League at Easter Road Stadium.
- Hibernian FC 33 games · 51 pts (2026/27)
- Celtic FC 33 games · 67 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bobby Madden
- Referee Alan Muir
- Referee David Roome
- Referee John McCrossan
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 Nov | Celtic FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Nov | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Oct | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | Ross County FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Oct | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Sep | Celtic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | Hibernian FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Nov | Motherwell FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 05 Nov | AC Sparta Praha | H | 1–4 | L |
| 29 Oct | Lille OSC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Oct | Aberdeen FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 22 Oct | AC Milan | H | 1–3 | L |
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Easter Road Stadium!
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' Diego Laxalt needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 26 Yellow cards this season.
- 15' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Stephen Mallan on 15 minutes.
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Nir Bitton, as he is very good at scoring at Easter Road Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' Stephen Mallan has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 35' Scott Brown has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 410 appearances.
- 40' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Celtic FC that had 410 games and scored 790 goals.
- 45' Hibernian FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 50' Cyprus international Alexandros Gogic has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 52' Goal! Jamie Murphy scores his 13 goal in 402 matches.
- 57' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 58' The crowd applauds Albian Ajeti as he leaves the pitch. Odsonne Edouard steps in for Celtic FC.
- 59' Kevin Nisbet adds to his 0 season tally! Hibernian FC lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 64' Hibernian FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 69' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ofir Marciano is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Celtic FC.
- 72' The crowd applauds Mohamed Elyounoussi as he leaves the pitch. Leigh Griffiths steps in for Celtic FC.
- 74' Martin Boyle catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 74.
- 79' The France Odsonne Edouard breaks the deadlock on 79 minutes. 2-1!
- 79' That is a Yellow card for Hibernian FC. Paul Hanlon will be fuming at that decision.
- 80' Fresh legs for Hibernian FC! David Gray comes on to replace Jamie Murphy.
- 84' A change in the Hibernian FC ranks — Stephen Mallan exits the field as Melker Hallberg enters on 84.
- 87' A change in the Celtic FC ranks — Tom Rogic exits the field as Jules Ntcham enters on 87.
- 89' A moment of madness from Sean Mackie on 89 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Hibernian FC will be frustrated.
- 89' It is a substitution in Hibernian FC team. Joe Newell is replaced by Stephen McGinn on 89 minute.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Joe Newell ↓ Stephen McGinn 89'
- 10
- 13
- 6
- 14
- 4
- 1
- 5
- 26
-
18
Jamie Murphy ↓ David Gray 80'
- 15
Bench
- 33
- 8
-
22
Stephen McGinn ↑ 89'
-
2
David Gray ↑ 80'
- 24
- 19
- 25
-
20
Melker Hallberg ↑ 84'
- 43
Coach
Jack Ross
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 93
-
18
Tom Rogic ↓ Jules Ntcham 87'
-
8
Scott Brown C ↓ Shane Duffy 72'
- 6
- 42
- 29
- 35
- 17
-
10
Albian Ajeti ↓ Odsonne Edouard 58'
- 30
Bench
-
4
Shane Duffy ↑ 72'
-
9
Leigh Griffiths ↑ 72'
-
21
Jules Ntcham ↑ 87'
- 52
-
22
Odsonne Edouard ↑ 58'
- 1
- 3
- 44
- 11
Coach
Neil Lennon
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Forrest | 4 |
| Daizen Maeda | 4 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 4 |
| Hyun-Gyu Oh | 4 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 4 |
| Giorgos Giakoumakis | 3 |
| Thody Elie Youan | 3 |
| Martin Boyle | 3 |
Head to Head
Hibernian FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.49
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.78
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Hibernian FC or Celtic FC 74% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.27
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Celtic FC
66%
Hibernian FC or Celtic FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
1 – 2
8.6%
2 – 1
7.2%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
6.1%
0 – 2
6%
0 – 0
5.3%
1 – 3
5.1%
1 – 0
4.9%
2 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
3.8%
3 – 1
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 16% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 20% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 13% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.