In-Depth Betting Tips and Predictions for Hibernian vs Celtic

Celtic played Kilmarnock off the park in their opening game of the new Scottish Premiership season. They won the game 4-0, and firmly planted themselves at the top of the table.

Key Celtic stats against kilmarnock:

• 4 Goals
• 83% Possession
• 20 Attempts on goal (compared to 4)
• 161 Attacks (compared to 76)

They come in to this game against Hibernian off the back of five straight wins from pre-season. The reigning Scottish Champions look like the clear winner for this match.

Remarkably, Celtic have also scored over 1.5 goals in their last five consecutive games. 1.5 goals scored for both teams combined should be an obvious outcome.

Hibernian did not start well last week. They lost 3-0 to St Mirren despite getting a stronghold on the match. Their defence was sloppy.

Hibernian also do not play Celtic, and have only beaten them once over the course of their last 10 meetings:

• 10 Games
• 7 Wins for Celtic
• 1 Win for Hibernian
• 2 Draws

Hibernian vs Celtic Predictions

We’re backing Celtic to win each half in this game, and for there to be over 1.5 goals scored by both teams combined. This bet could return £30 from a £10 stake, with odds of 2/1.

Hibernian vs Celtic Predicted Line-ups

Hibernian

Josef Bursik; Lewis Miller, Marvin Ekpiteta, Warren O’Hara, Jordan Obita; Nathan Moriah-Welsh, Joe Newell, Martin Boyle, Josh Campbell, Rudi Molotnikov; Dylan Vente.

Celtic

Kasper Schmeichel; Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Liam Scales, Greg Taylor; Matt O’Riley, Callum McGregor, Reo Hatate; Nicolas-Gerrit Kühn, Kyogo Furuhashi, James Forrest.

Where can I watch Hibernian vs Celtic?

You can watch this game from Sky Sports if you’re watching in the Uk.