Hibernian vs Celtic preview: probable lineups, match prediction, bet builder tips and standout odds for the Scottish Premiership clash at Easter Road.
Hibernian vs Celtic Match Summary
Competition | Scottish Premiership |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 25 October 2026 |
Match Time | 12:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Edinburgh, Easter Road Stadium |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sports Football (UK) |
Bottom hosts top at Easter Road on Sunday, as Hibernian vs Celtic pits the Scottish Premiership's basement side against the leaders, and our Hibernian vs Celtic prediction points firmly one way.
Hibs are in a hole. Marink Reedijk's side lost 2-1 to Falkirk at Easter Road last time out and remain the only team in the division yet to win at home this season.
Celtic sit top of the table after hammering Hearts 7-1 at Parkhead, though Thursday's home defeat to Celta Vigo in the Europa League will have stung Martin O'Neill's side.
History offers Hibs little comfort. Celtic are undefeated in 29 of their last 32 meetings with Hibernian across all competitions, and the leaders arrive with top spot to protect.
Hibernian vs Celtic Form
Hibernian have lost 5 of their last 6 Premiership matches, and it has not been pretty. A sole-goal defeat to Dundee United was followed by the Falkirk loss, and they are without a clean sheet in 15 league matches. Martin Boyle's return on the right gives them a direct outlet, but precious little else is clicking.
Celtic's Premiership form reads 15 wins from their last 16 outings, and the demolition of Hearts was a reminder of their firepower. The European setback against Celta Vigo shows they are not bulletproof, but Camilo Durán has been a constant threat, scoring or assisting regularly enough to catch the eye all season.
Hibernian vs Celtic Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Hibernian: R. Bushiri (doubtful), J. Obita (doubtful), C. Wright (doubtful), N. Lowe (doubtful), K. Megwa (doubtful)
Celtic: A. Johnston (injured), C. Carter-Vickers (doubtful), Y. Hyun-Jun (doubtful)
Hibernian
The Hibernian vs Celtic lineups should look familiar on the home side. Reedijk made three changes for the Falkirk defeat, bringing in Adam Mayor at left-back, Azeem Abdulai in midfield and Martin Boyle up top, and the probable XI is unchanged. Callum Wright, who dropped out that day, is one of five doubts along with Bushiri, Obita, Lowe and Megwa.
Celtic
Sam Johnstone replaced Viljami Sinisalo in goal in midweek, but Sinisalo is the probable starter at Easter Road. Johnston is injured, while Carter-Vickers and Hyun-Jun are doubts, so Liam Scales and Dane Murray look set to continue at centre-back, with captain Callum McGregor and Mika Baur running the engine room.
Hibernian vs Celtic Predicted Lineup
Hibernian
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: R. Sallinger; F. Passlack, J. Kerr, M. Ivezic, A. Mayor; M. Chaiwa, J. Mulligan; M. Boyle, A. Abdulai, T. Klidje; O. Elding
Celtic
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: V. Sinisalo; C. Donovan, L. Scales, D. Murray, K. Tierney; C. McGregor, M. Baur; H. Hassan, B. Nygren, C. Osmand; C. Durán
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Hibernian vs Celtic Key Stats & Match Facts
Celtic have scored 2+ goals in 6 out of 9 matches vs Hibernian (Premiership).
There have been 3+ goals scored in 5 of the last 6 meetings between Celtic and Hibernian (Premiership).
Celtic have had 18+ shots in 6 out of 10 matches vs Hibernian (Premiership).
Martin Boyle has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of his last 4 appearances vs Celtic (Premiership).
Hibernian have received 2+ cards in 7 of their last 9 matches vs Celtic (Premiership).
Hibernian vs Celtic Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Celtic to win, in an open game with both sides scoring. The Hibernian vs Celtic betting odds have the leaders at 4/6 with Coral, a fair reflection of the gulf between top and bottom. A projected total of 3.43 goals points to a messy afternoon for the Hibs back line rather than a stubborn one.
Best Bets
Over 2.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects a high-scoring game at Easter Road. Hibs have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 home matches against Celtic in all competitions. Put a ruthless Celtic attack up against a side who have forgotten what a clean sheet looks like and goals feel the natural outcome.
Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. The model expects Hibernian to find the net as well as Celtic. The projections give both teams scoring a 63.2% probability. Hibs are tipped for 1.25 goals of their own, which makes these Hibernian vs Celtic best bets a way of siding with the favourite without paying a short price for a Celtic win.
Hibernian vs Celtic Bet Builder
Our Hibernian vs Celtic bet builder tips lean on the visitors: a Liam Scales card, Camilo Durán shots and shots on target, and Celtic scoring at least twice.
Liam Scales to be shown a card. The centre-back has picked up a booking in every meeting with Hibernian across his last four Premiership appearances against them, so this fixture clearly gets under his skin.
Camilo Durán over 1.5 shots on target. The striker has hit that mark in six of his previous eight league outings, and he will get the service to do it again.
Camilo Durán over 2.5 shots. He has fired off three or more attempts in six of those same eight Premiership games, and a leaky Hibs defence will offer him plenty of looks.
Over 1.5 Celtic goals. The visitors have managed seven or more shots on target in seven of their last eight league fixtures, and that sort of volume against this Hibs side tends to tell.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 17/2 and is as short as 13/2 elsewhere.
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Hibernian vs Celtic Talking Points
The big question is whether Reedijk can finally get off the mark. He is still hunting a first Premiership win since taking charge, and a visit from the leaders is about the worst timing imaginable. Martin O'Neill, by contrast, brought up his 250th win in charge of Celtic against Motherwell earlier this month and wants his side back to winning ways. Celtic have won four of the six previous meetings, and with Hibs bottom of the table, it is hard to make a case for anything other than the visitors calling the tune.
Hibernian vs Celtic Predictions FAQs
When is the Hibernian vs Celtic Scottish Premiership game?
The game is on Sunday 25 October 2026, with kick-off at 12:00 UK time.
Where is Hibernian vs Celtic being played?
Hibernian vs Celtic is being played at Easter Road Stadium in Edinburgh.
Where can I watch Hibernian vs Celtic?
Hibernian vs Celtic is listed on Sky Sports Football in the UK.
What competition is Hibernian vs Celtic in?
Hibernian vs Celtic is a Scottish Premiership match in the 2026/2027 season.
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