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 33 games · 51 pts (2026/27)
- Celtic FC 33 games · 67 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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' The wait is over. Celtic FC get us underway at Easter Road Stadium.
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Hibernian FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' The referee has no hesitation. Jonjoe Kenny is booked for Celtic FC — Yellow card on 10.
- 15' 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.
- 20' The travelling Celtic FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jack Ross might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 35' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. David Gray made 297 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 40' David Turnbull has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 45' Hibernian FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 50' Both keepers have barely been tested. Hibernian FC and Celtic FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 51' Stephen Welsh is having his name booked by the referee on 51.
- 56' Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 410 appearances.
- 58' Alexandros Gogic has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 58.
- 61' A tactical swap from Celtic FC — Leigh Griffiths on, Odsonne Edouard off on 61 minutes.
- 62' It is a substitution in Celtic FC team. Ryan Christie is replaced by James Forrest on 62 minute.
- 67' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 71' Fresh legs for Hibernian FC! Christian Doidge comes on to replace Melker Hallberg.
- 76' Darren McGregor is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Hibernian FC tonight.
- 77' Another change for Hibernian FC made on 77 minute. Drey Wright leaves to be changed by Josh Doig.
- 78' Josh Doig is ready to make an impact after coming on for Drey Wright at the 78 minute mark.
- 81' Adam Montgomery is replacing Greg Taylor for the Celtic FC side.
- 86' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 0-0 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
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
3 / 4
1.14
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Hibernian FC or Celtic FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.35
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Celtic FC
65%
Hibernian FC or Celtic FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10.4%
1 – 0
9.7%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
2.8%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 19% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 20% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.