Hibernian FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2020-21 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Hibernian FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League at Easter Road Stadium.
- Hibernian FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Celtic FC 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May | Celtic FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 May | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 May | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Apr | Livingston FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Apr | Rangers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Mar | Livingston FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May | Hibernian FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 May | St. Johnstone FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 02 May | Rangers FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 21 Apr | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Apr | Livingston FC | H | 6–0 | W |
| 21 Mar | Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | 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' In just a few seconds Easter Road Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Hibernian FC and Celtic FC.
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 10' Jonjoe Kenny catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 10.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 30' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 35' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Hibernian FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. Hibernian FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 45' A quiet spell here at Easter Road Stadium. Celtic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 50' Hibernian 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.
- 51' A meaty challenge results in booking for Stephen Welsh on 51.
- 56' 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.
- 58' Poor challenge from Alexandros Gogic. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 61' The supporters are chanting for Leigh Griffiths. He replaces Odsonne Edouard on 61 minute.
- 62' James Forrest is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ryan Christie at the 62 minute mark.
- 67' Supporters expect more eagerness from David Turnbull, as he is very good at scoring at Easter Road Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 71' The Hibernian FC bench stirs into life. Melker Hallberg is withdrawn and Christian Doidge gets his opportunity.
- 76' Hibernian FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 77' Hibernian FC ring the changes. Drey Wright has done his job and it is now time for Josh Doig to step up.
- 78' Another change for Hibernian FC made on 78 minute. Drey Wright leaves to be changed by Josh Doig.
- 81' Another substitution for Celtic FC to replace Greg Taylor by Adam Montgomery on 81 minute.
- 86' Ryan Christie has been relatively quiet despite scoring 40 goals in his last 410 appearances.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 13
-
8
Drey Wright ↓ Josh Doig 77'
- 7
- 16
- 1
- 5
-
2
David Gray ↓ Paul McGinn 77'
- 24
-
18
Jamie Murphy ↓ Jackson Irvine 71'
- 20
Bench
-
36
Jackson Irvine ↑ 71'
-
9
Christian Doidge ↑ 71'
- 33
- 10
-
6
Paul McGinn ↑ 77'
- 4
- 21
-
25
Josh Doig ↑ 77'
- 15
Coach
Jack Ross
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 27
- 8
- 42
- 22
-
17
Ryan Christie ↓ James Forrest 61'
-
3
Greg Taylor ↓ Adam Montgomery 81'
- 14
- 57
- 35
- 1
Bench
-
9
Leigh Griffiths ↑ 61'
-
49
James Forrest ↑ 61'
- 56
- 65
- 10
-
77
Karamoko Dembele ↑ 81'
- 12
-
54
Adam Montgomery ↑ 81'
- 47
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
1 / 4
0.75
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.03
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
45%
Draw or Celtic FC
79%
Hibernian FC or Celtic FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
12.5%
0 – 1
12%
1 – 1
10.2%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 3
8.3%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 3
6.3%
0 – 4
4.2%
1 – 0
3.9%
2 – 2
3.5%
2 – 1
3.4%
1 – 4
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -0.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| +0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +1 | 34% | 24% | 42% |
| +1.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +2 | 58% | 20% | 21% |
| +2.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✗
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

