Hibernian FC
- Hibs have been in patchy form, winning one, drawing two and losing two of their last five games.
- David Gray has done a tremendous job since his appointment as Hibernian FC manager in May 2024, instilling a pragmatic and flexible structure that makes his side tough to beat.
- The Hibees have won eight, drawn six and lost just three of their 17 home matches in the Premiership, scoring an impressive 31 goals at Easter Road.
- Gray’s favoured 3-5-2 system can quickly switch to a 4-2-3-1 and the team is built upon solid defensive structures, quick vertical transitions and wing-backs providing width.
- The main men in Gray’s team are those who can offer flair and pace - Joe Newell, Elie Youan and Martin Boyle, who has one goal in one appearance in the Championship Round.
Celtic FC
- Celtic FC are on a four-match winning streak and have just one loss from their last five matches.
- They are second in the table in the Premiership - Championship Round 2026 with 70 points from 34 matches, while fifth-placed Hibs have 51 from the same number of games.
- O’Neill’s style of play has brought back the intensity of Celtic’s pressing, vertical play and dominance in territory, while his main men, Matt O’Riley and Kyogo Furuhashi, have been in excellent form recently, orchestrating attacks and unlocking defences with their movement and vision.
- After thumping Saint Mirren FC 6-2 AET in the Scottish FA Cup and beating Falkirk FC 3-1 in the league, Celtic are on a hot streak.
- Daizen Maeda has scored two goals in one Championship Round match for the club and has three in five games overall.
Head-to-Head
- Celtic FC have won nine, drawn three and lost five of their 17 away games in the premiership, netting 25 goals away from home.
- Hibs have not won in their last fixture at home to Celtic FC.
- Hibs caused an upset in the corresponding away match two months ago, beating Celtic FC 2-1 in the Premiership 2025/2026, and could keep things close again.
Key Players
- Hibernian FC - The main men in Gray’s team are those who can offer flair and pace - Joe Newell, Elie Youan and Martin Boyle, who has one goal in one appearance in the Championship Round.
- Celtic FC - O’Neill’s main men, Matt O’Riley and Kyogo Furuhashi, have been in excellent form recently, orchestrating attacks and unlocking defences with their movement and vision.
- Daizen Maeda has scored two goals in one Championship Round match for the club and has three in five games overall.
Betting Insights
- Celtic are clear favourites here and should rightly take all three points, but they may not have things all their own way.
- There may be value in taking the draw or Hibernian FC in the double chance market, but 1.53 for ‘Over 2.5 goals’ is a good price given the attacking intent on both sides.
Prediction
Celtic are clear favourites here and should rightly take all three points, but they may not have things all their own way.
