Thursday , 2 July 2026

Hibernian FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

Premier League · 2026
Hibernian FC
4 – 2
Full Time
Celtic FC
Wed 24 May 2023 · 18:45 UTC Easter Road Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 44' Daizen Maeda
Kevin Nisbet 45' Y
R 67' Daizen Maeda
Jake Doyle-Hayes 68' R
Jake Doyle-Hayes 70' Y
Y 74' Anthony Ralston

Overview

Match Preview

Hibernian FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League at Easter Road Stadium.

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

4
8
15
Hibernian FC 27 games · Avg 2.9 goals Celtic FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-05-24 Hibernian FC 4–2 Celtic FC 2023-03-18 Celtic FC 3–1 Hibernian FC 2022-12-28 Hibernian FC 0–4 Celtic FC 2022-10-15 Celtic FC 6–1 Hibernian FC 2022-02-27 Hibernian FC 0–0 Celtic FC

Recent Form

Hibernian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 May Celtic FC H 4–2 W
21 May Rangers FC H 1–3 L
13 May Aberdeen FC A 0–0 D
06 May St. Mirren FC H 2–1 W
22 Apr St. Johnstone FC A 1–1 D
15 Apr Heart of Midlothian FC H 1–0 W
Celtic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 May Hibernian FC A 2–4 L
20 May St. Mirren FC H 2–2 D
13 May Rangers FC A 0–3 L
07 May Heart of Midlothian FC A 2–0 W
22 Apr Motherwell FC H 1–1 D
16 Apr Kilmarnock FC A 4–1 W

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)
59% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Hibernian FC are 5th (51 pts). Celtic FC are 3rd (67 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Easter Road Stadium as Hibernian FC face off against Celtic FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Hibernian FC is showing some good football. However, Hibernian FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 10' Callum McGregor has been relatively quiet despite scoring 46 goals in his last 410 appearances.
  • 15' Scotland international James Forrest has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Hibernian FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 22' It is a substitution in Celtic FC team. Sead Haksabanovic is replaced by Daizen Maeda on 22 minute.
  • 27' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 32' Jake Doyle-Hayes has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 17 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 37' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Celtic FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 41' Magnificent from Reo Hatate! That is 37 goals in 439 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 44' Celtic FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 45' The referee shows Hibernian FC player a Yellow card on 45.
  • 46' Another change for Hibernian FC made on 46 minute. James Jeggo leaves to be changed by Josh Campbell.
  • 51' Paul Hanlon has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
  • 52' What an equalizer from Thody Elie Youan!
  • 57' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 57 minutes.
  • 58' What a strike from Hyun-Gyu Oh! The score is 1-2.
  • 63' Celtic FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 64' James Forrest is replacing Liel Abada for the Celtic FC side.
  • 65' Ewan Henderson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Conrad Egan-Riley on 65 minute.
  • 67' It’s gonna be a Red card for Daizen Maeda.
  • 68' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Jake Doyle-Hayes on 68 minutes.
  • 70' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jake Doyle-Hayes.
  • 73' Hibernian FC ring the changes. Joe Newell has done his job and it is now time for Harry McKirdy to step up.
  • 74' A moment of madness from Anthony Ralston on 74 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Celtic FC will be frustrated.
  • 75' Kevin Nisbet is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 80' Thody Elie Youan makes no mistake. The score reads 3-2 and Hibernian FC are in front.
  • 81' The crowd applauds Hyun-Gyu Oh as he leaves the pitch. Kyogo Furuhashi steps in for Celtic FC.
  • 86' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Paul Hanlon makes it 4-2.
  • 87' Another change for Hibernian FC made on 87 minute. Jake Doyle-Hayes leaves to be changed by Rocky Bushiri.
  • 88' Another change for Hibernian FC made on 88 minute. Lewis Miller leaves to be changed by Christopher Cadden.
  • Celtic FC will have plenty to reflect on. Hibernian FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Hibernian FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Lee Johnson

Celtic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ange Postecoglou

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Daizen Maeda 4
Odsonne Edouard 4
Hyun-Gyu Oh 4
Kyogo Furuhashi 4
James Forrest 4
Thody Elie Youan 3
Martin Boyle 3
Aaron Mooy 3

Head to Head

2023-05-24 Hibernian FC 4–2 Celtic FC 2023-03-18 Celtic FC 3–1 Hibernian FC 2022-12-28 Hibernian FC 0–4 Celtic FC 2022-10-15 Celtic FC 6–1 Hibernian FC 2022-02-27 Hibernian FC 0–0 Celtic FC

Hibernian FC Form

2023-05-24 Hibernian FC 4–2 Celtic FC W 2023-05-21 Hibernian FC 1–3 Rangers FC L 2023-05-13 Aberdeen FC 0–0 Hibernian FC D 2023-05-06 Hibernian FC 2–1 St. Mirren FC W 2023-04-22 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Hibernian FC D 2023-04-15 Hibernian FC 1–0 Heart of Midlothian FC W

Celtic FC Form

2023-05-24 Hibernian FC 4–2 Celtic FC L 2023-05-20 Celtic FC 2–2 St. Mirren FC D 2023-05-13 Rangers FC 3–0 Celtic FC L 2023-05-07 Heart of Midlothian FC 0–2 Celtic FC W 2023-04-22 Celtic FC 1–1 Motherwell FC D 2023-04-16 Kilmarnock FC 1–4 Celtic FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.66 Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.87 Celtic FC xG
I would bet for: Hibernian FC or Celtic FC 76% + Both teams to score 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Hibernian FC38% Draw24% Celtic FC38%
Actual: Hibernian FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes68% 0% No32%
Avg goals/match: 3.53
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 67%
33%
± 3.5 47%
53%
± 4.5 28%
72%

Double Chance

Hibernian FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Celtic FC
62%
Hibernian FC or Celtic FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Hibernian FC27% Draw41% Celtic FC32%
Actual: Celtic FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–2 not predicted
4 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
9.9%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.2%
1 – 3
5.1%
0 – 1
4.9%
0 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
4.2%
1 – 0
4.2%
2 – 0
4.1%
3 – 1
4%

Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC

Handicap Hibernian FC covers Push Celtic FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 10% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 17% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 19% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 13% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.