Premiership
Hibernian vs Celtic
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 - 12:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Easter Road Stadium
Hibernian vs Celtic Prediction & Stats - Premiership 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Hibernian vs Celtic carries real history into this round of the Premiership.
The two sides meet on 25/10 (Sunday) at Easter Road Stadium, 12:00 (UK time).
Read the Hibernian vs Celtic prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Hibernian vs Celtic
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Hibernian vs Celtic call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 4.5 Goals
Last updated on 24-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Celtic the side to beat, with roughly 19% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Premiership odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Hibernian Preview
Hibernian reach this fixture 9 match into their Premiership. Here is where Hibs stand:
In this competition
2 won, 1 drawn, 6 lost
0.78 points per game
9 scored, at 1 a game
14 conceded, at 1.56 a game
Hibs, season-wide
4 won, 3 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Martin Boyle, 3 goals
Most assists: Josh Mulligan, 1 assists
Recent results — Hibernian
17/10/2026 10:00
10/10/2026 10:00
19/09/2026 10:00
15/09/2026 14:45
06/09/2026 10:00
Celtic: how they are travelling
Celtic come in 9 matches into their Premiership.
Here is what Celtic have produced:
In this competition
8 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
2.67 points per game
23 scored, at 2.56 a game
5 conceded, at 0.56 a game
Celtic, season-wide
9 won, 0 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Benjamin Nygren, 4 goals
Most assists: Benjamin Nygren, 3 assists
Recent results — Celtic
22/10/2026 15:00
18/10/2026 10:00
15/10/2026 15:00
11/10/2026 07:00
20/09/2026 07:00
The head-to-head favours Celtic
Celtic have generally come out ahead of Hibs in their recent meetings.
From 43 match(es):
Celtic: 25 win(s)
Hibernian: 6 win(s)
Drawn: 12
That trend is worth factoring into the Hibernian vs Celtic prediction.
Form comparison Hibernian vs Celtic
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Hibernian
Scotland - Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
L
L
|
0.78 |
| Home |
L
D
L
L
L
|
0.2 |
| Away |
L
L
W
W
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 22% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.56 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1 | 0.8 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.56 | 1.8 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 78% | 80% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 20% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.75 | 1.85 | 1.62 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 1.21 | 1.9 |
Away Team
Celtic
Scotland - Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
W
W
|
2.67 |
| Home |
W
L
W
W
W
|
2.4 |
| Away |
W
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 89% | 80% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.11 | 3.2 | 3 |
| Scored | 2.56 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 0.56 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 40% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 40% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 20% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.43 | 2.03 | 2.93 |
|
xGA
|
1.32 | 1.34 | 1.31 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Hibernian vs Celtic
Match: Hibernian vs Celtic
Competition: Premiership
Date: Sunday, 25/10/2026
Kick-off: 12:00 (UK time)
Venue: Easter Road Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Hibernian vs Celtic that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.84
League: 2.76
Both Teams to Score
61%
League: 56%
Over 1.5+
73%
League: 76%
Over 2.5+
62%
League: 56%
Cards
2.88
League: 3.74
Corners
15.78
League: 11.41
Home Team
Hibernian
Scotland - Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
L
L
|
0.78 |
| Home |
L
D
L
L
L
|
0.2 |
| Away |
L
L
W
W
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 22% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.56 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1 | 0.8 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.56 | 1.8 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 78% | 80% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 20% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.75 | 1.85 | 1.62 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 1.21 | 1.9 |
Away Team
Celtic
Scotland - Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
W
W
|
2.67 |
| Home |
W
L
W
W
W
|
2.4 |
| Away |
W
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 89% | 80% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.11 | 3.2 | 3 |
| Scored | 2.56 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 0.56 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 40% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 40% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 20% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.43 | 2.03 | 2.93 |
|
xGA
|
1.32 | 1.34 | 1.31 |
Corners
12.22 / Match
+5% Corners / Match
Celtic received +5% more corners than Hibernian in the Premiership
12.78 / Match
Falkirk
(6)
Dundee United
(3)
Aberdeen
(6)
Kilmarnock
(15)
St. Johnstone
(7)
Hearts
(7)
Dundee
(5)(6)
Hearts
(9)
Motherwell
(8)
Rangers
(11)
St. Johnstone
(10)
St. Mirren
(15)
Aberdeen
(6)
Falkirk
Cards
1.44 / Match
+0% Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
1.44 / Match
Falkirk
(1)
Dundee United
(2)
Aberdeen
(2)
Kilmarnock
(0)
St. Johnstone
(0)
Hearts
(2)
Dundee
(1)(3)
Hearts
(2)
Motherwell
(2)
Rangers
(2)
St. Johnstone
(1)
St. Mirren
(1)
Aberdeen
(1)
Falkirk
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+156%
Celtic is +156% better in terms of goals scored
2.56 / Match
Falkirk
(1)
Dundee United
(0)
Aberdeen
(1)
Kilmarnock
(0)
St. Johnstone
(1)
Hearts
(1)
Dundee
(2)(7)
Hearts
(2)
Motherwell
(0)
Rangers
(1)
St. Johnstone
(2)
St. Mirren
(3)
Aberdeen
(2)
Falkirk
Goals Conceded
1.56 / Match
+64%
Hibernian condeded +64% more goals than Celtic
0.56 / Match
Falkirk
(2)
Dundee United
(1)
Aberdeen
(1)
Kilmarnock
(1)
St. Johnstone
(2)
Hearts
(3)
Dundee
(1)(1)
Hearts
(0)
Motherwell
(1)
Rangers
(0)
St. Johnstone
(1)
St. Mirren
(0)
Aberdeen
(1)
Falkirk
Premiership Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Celtic
|
9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 5 | 18 | 24 | 2.67 |
| 2 |
Rangers
|
9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 2.22 |
| 3 |
Hearts
|
9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 16 | 1.78 |
| 4 |
Dundee
|
9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 1.56 |
| 5 |
St. Johnstone
|
9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 1.33 |
| 6 |
Dundee United
|
9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 12 | -1 | 12 | 1.33 |
| 7 |
Aberdeen
|
9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 1.22 |
| 8 |
St. Mirren
|
9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 17 | -8 | 10 | 1.11 |
| 9 |
Falkirk
|
9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 9 | 1 |
| 10 |
Motherwell
|
9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 16 | -5 | 8 | 0.89 |
| 11 |
Kilmarnock
|
9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 20 | -10 | 8 | 0.89 |
| 12 |
Hibernian
|
9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 14 | -5 | 7 | 0.78 |
Odds
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