Hibernian FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2023-24 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 Grant Irvine
- Assistant 1 David McGeachie
- Assistant 2 Stuart Stevenson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | Celtic FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Oct | Rangers FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 07 Oct | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Sep | Dundee FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Sep | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Sep | Kilmarnock FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | Hibernian FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Oct | Club Atletico de Madrid | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Oct | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 07 Oct | Kilmarnock FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 04 Oct | SS Lazio | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Sep | Motherwell FC | A | 2–1 | 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)
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. Hibernian FC get us underway at Easter Road Stadium.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' Anthony Ralston has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' Celtic 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' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 26' Celtic FC make a change. Alistair Johnston trudges off to be replaced by Anthony Ralston on 26 minutes.
- 31' The home supporters are growing impatient. Hibernian FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 36' Hibernian FC currently sit 5 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 41' Hibernian FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 46' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 49' Liam Scales was booked on 49.
- 54' Celtic FC have won 790 goals from 410 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 57' James Forrest has so much to prove this time. He replaces Daizen Maeda on 57 minute.
- 61' The referee has no hesitation. Greg Taylor is booked for Celtic FC — card on 61.
- 65' The crowd applauds Kyogo Furuhashi as he leaves the pitch. Mikey Johnston steps in for Celtic FC.
- 70' It looks surprising Hibernian FC does not make any changes. Hyun-Gyu Oh has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Adam Le Fondre. He replaces Dylan Vente on 74 minute.
- 79' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 81' Time for substitution for Hibernian FC. James Jeggo is replaced by Dylan Levitt.
- 82' Rory Whittaker has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jair Tavares on 82 minute.
- 87' The energy levels are beginning to show. Brendan Rodgers might look to freshen things up shortly.
- The points are shared — Hibernian FC 0-0 Celtic FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 1
- 11
-
9
Dylan Vente ↓ Adam Le Fondre 74'
- 10
- 33
- 7
- 2
-
14
James Jeggo ↓ Dylan Levitt 81'
-
10
Jair Tavares ↓ Rory Whittaker 82'
- 5
Bench
-
19
Adam Le Fondre ↑ 74'
- 16
- 4
- 32
-
6
Dylan Levitt ↑ 81'
- 28
- 13
-
49
Rory Whittaker ↑ 82'
- 53
Coach
Nick Montgomery
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 20
- 33
- 42
- 8
- 3
-
38
Daizen Maeda ↓ James Forrest 57'
- 5
- 2
-
28
Paulo Bernardo ↓ David Turnbull 57'
-
7
Luis Palma ↓ Hyun-Gyu Oh 65'
Bench
-
49
James Forrest ↑ 57'
- 29
-
56
Anthony Ralston ↑ 26'
-
14
David Turnbull ↑ 57'
- 24
- 6
- 13
-
19
Hyun-Gyu Oh ↑ 65'
-
90
Mikey Johnston ↑ 65'
Coach
Brendan Rodgers
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 4 |
| James Forrest | 4 |
| Daizen Maeda | 4 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 4 |
| Hyun-Gyu Oh | 4 |
| Giorgos Giakoumakis | 3 |
| Thody Elie Youan | 3 |
| Martin Boyle | 3 |
Head to Head
Hibernian FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.1
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Hibernian FC or Celtic FC 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.69
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Celtic FC
71%
Hibernian FC or Celtic FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 1
9.9%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
6.5%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 3
4.8%
0 – 3
4.4%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 22% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✗
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.