Hibernian vs Celtic Prediction, Betting Tips & Preview

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Updated 23 Oct 2026

PredictionCeltic Asian Handicap -1

Best Odds2.15

Value BetOver 2.5 Goals

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Written by GüvenSports Betting & Product Specialist

Updated 23 October 2026 · 2 min read

Hibernian welcome Celtic to Easter Road for Sunday’s Premiership meeting, with the league leaders aiming to quickly put their Europa League disappointment behind them. Celtic were beaten 2-1 by Celta Vigo on Thursday, but their domestic record tells a very different story: eight wins from nine league matches and 23 goals scored.

Hibs are bottom of the table after taking seven points from their opening nine Premiership fixtures. Marink Reedijk is still searching for his first win since taking charge, while the 2-1 home defeat to Falkirk last weekend extended a difficult run at Easter Road.

Celtic’s attacking level in the league has been hard to ignore. They followed a 2-0 win at Motherwell with a 7-1 demolition of Hearts, and the visitors have enough firepower to expose a Hibernian side that has conceded in eight of its last 10 competitive games.

FreeOddsTips backs Celtic Asian Handicap -1 at 2.15. A one-goal Celtic win returns the stake on this line, while a more convincing away victory lands the bet outright. Our predicted score is Hibernian 0-3 Celtic.

Match Preview

Reedijk has moved between a 4-2-3-1 and 3-4-1-2 during his first two league matches, and Hibs have shown some attacking intent without finding enough end product. They had 17 shots against Falkirk but still lost 2-1 after conceding twice before half-time. Martin Boyle remains their leading league scorer, but Hibs need greater control around their own box against the division’s most productive attack.

Celtic may rotate after Thursday night, yet Martin O’Neill still has strong attacking options in Benjamin Nygren, Camilo Durán, Mika Baur and Callum Osmand. The visitors’ width, Tierney’s overlaps and Baur’s delivery at set pieces can test a Hibs back line still adjusting to a new manager and system. Celtic have won all three of their league away games this season, scoring nine times in the process.

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Our Best BetEditor’s Choice

Celtic Asian Handicap -1

Celtic have won eight of nine league matches
Hibs are winless in six Premiership games
Celtic have scored 23 league goals already

Best Odds2.15Decimal

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Why Celtic Asian Handicap -1 Makes Sense

Celtic’s Europa League defeat at Celta Vigo was another difficult continental night, but it should not obscure the standard they have set in the Premiership. They have taken 24 points from 27, scored 23 goals and won each of their three league away fixtures, including 5-1 at Kilmarnock and 2-0 at Motherwell.

Hibernian are still adapting under Marink Reedijk and have lost his first two league games in charge. The Falkirk defeat was particularly revealing: Hibs created plenty of attempts but gave away two first-half goals, exactly the type of defensive looseness Celtic’s mobile front line can punish.

The -1 handicap is preferable to a straight away win at 2.15 because a one-goal Celtic victory is refunded. With Celtic’s league scoring record and Hibs’ current defensive issues, there is a strong case for the visitors winning by at least two.

Form & Recent Matches

Newest match first.

Hibernian

LLDLW

17 Oct 2026HFalkirk
Premiership1-2L
10 Oct 2026ADundee United
Premiership0-1L
19 Sep 2026HAberdeen
Premiership1-1D
15 Sep 2026HKilmarnock
Premiership0-1L
12 Sep 2026ARoss County
League Cup3-0W

Celtic

LWLWL

22 Oct 2026HCelta Vigo
UEFA Europa League1-2L
18 Oct 2026HHeart of Midlothian
Premiership7-1W
15 Oct 2026ABenfica
UEFA Europa League1-4L
11 Oct 2026AMotherwell
Premiership2-0W
20 Sep 2026HRangers
Premiership0-1L

Match Statistics

Last 10 Matches

Hibernian2 W · 2 D · 6 L

1.10Avg goals scored

1.40Avg goals conceded

2/10Clean sheets

2Wins

2Draws

6Losses

Celtic5 W · 0 D · 5 L

1.80Avg goals scored

1.50Avg goals conceded

3/10Clean sheets

5Wins

0Draws

5Losses

GoalsBTTSHalf TimeClean SheetsForm

Statistic	Hibernian	Celtic
Avg goals scored	1.10	1.80
Avg goals conceded	1.40	1.50
Scored 0 goals	3/10	2/10
Scored 1 goal	4/10	4/10
Scored 2 goals	2/10	2/10
Scored 3+ goals	1/10	2/10
Conceded 0 goals	2/10	3/10
Conceded 1 goal	4/10	3/10
Conceded 2 goals	2/10	1/10
Conceded 3+ goals	2/10	3/10

Statistic	Hibernian	Celtic
BTTS — Yes	6/10	5/10
BTTS — No	4/10	5/10

Half-time data unavailable.

Statistic	Hibernian	Celtic
Clean sheets	2/10	3/10
Failed to keep a clean sheet	8/10	7/10

Hibernian

LLDLWLLWLD

2 Wins · 2 Draws · 6 Losses

Celtic

LWLWLLLWWW

5 Wins · 0 Draws · 5 Losses

Newest match first.

Form Analysis

Recent Form

How both teams have been performing.

Hibernian

Home team

Form Outlook

Hibernian have taken one point from their last six Premiership matches and sit bottom after a 2-1-6 league start. Their latest defeat to Falkirk showed that there is still some attacking output, with 17 shots and a goal from Owen Elding, but poor finishing and preventable defensive errors remain major problems.

The home sequence is especially concerning. Hibs have not won any of their last five competitive matches at Easter Road, losing four of them, and have conceded in eight of their last 10 competitive fixtures.

Celtic

Away team

Form Outlook

Celtic’s overall recent record has been distorted by defeats in Europe and the League Cup, but their Premiership form is exceptional. They have won eight of nine league games, scored 23 goals and conceded only five.

Away from home, Celtic have won all three league fixtures this season. The 5-1 success at Kilmarnock, 2-1 win at St Mirren and 2-0 result at Motherwell show they have been able to impose themselves domestically outside Glasgow.

Team News

Squad Update

Latest squad information before kick-off.

Hibernian

Home team

Squad Status

Hibs remain without the longer-term absentees Rocky Bushiri, Jordan Smith and Jordan Obita according to the latest official update. Current external preview reporting also lists Callum Wright, Nathan Lowe and Kanayo Megwa as unavailable, although a fresh official matchday update had not been published.

Adam Mayor returned to start against Falkirk after a previous injury issue, while Jamie McGrath was back among the substitutes and could compete for a place. Marko Ivezić has also returned to the side and started the last two league matches.

Celtic

Away team

Squad Status

Alistair Johnston and Cameron Carter-Vickers had resumed training before the Celta Vigo match but were not considered ready to play. Both could return to the Celtic squad at Easter Road if their recoveries continue as planned.

Auston Trusty missed the Celta match for personal reasons rather than a confirmed injury. Callum Osmand came off against Celta with cramp, while Yang Hyun-jun is reported unavailable through injury. O’Neill may also consider changes after Thursday’s Europa League fixture.

Tactical Analysis

Tactical Outlook

HibernianHome

Tactical matchup

CelticAway

Tactical Outlook

Hibs are likely to retain the three-at-the-back framework used against Falkirk, with Passlack and either Mayor or Iredale asked to provide the width. That shape can give Boyle, Elding and Klidje support higher up the pitch, but it places major defensive responsibility on the wing-backs when Celtic establish possession.

Celtic have recently used a 4-2-3-1, with McGregor and Baur controlling the middle and Nygren operating behind Durán. Their main route to sustained pressure should be wide areas: Tierney’s overlaps, Hassan’s direct running and Baur’s set-piece delivery can force Hibs’ outside centre-backs and wing-backs into difficult decisions.

Hibs will need their midfield pairing of Mulligan and Chaiwa to stop Celtic receiving between the lines. If they press aggressively and leave space behind the first line, Celtic have the pace and combinations to create high-quality chances before Hibs can reset their defensive structure.

H2H

Head-to-Head

Previous meetings between the two teams.

03 May 2026PremiershipVenue: HibernianHibernian1–2Celtic
22 Feb 2026PremiershipVenue: CelticHibernian2–1Celtic
30 Nov 2025PremiershipVenue: HibernianHibernian1–2Celtic
27 Sep 2025PremiershipVenue: CelticHibernian0–0Celtic

Expected Starting XI

Team Lineups

Projected starting lineups for both teams.

HibernianFormation 3-4-1-2

CelticFormation 4-2-3-1

Players to Watch

Key Players

Players who could have an important influence on the match.

Hibernian

Home team

Martin BoyleST
Hibs' leading league scorer with three goals and their most proven threat in transition.
Owen EldingAM
Scored against Falkirk and can link midfield to the front two.
Felix PasslackRWB
Assisted the latest Hibs goal and supplies important width from the right.
Josh MulliganCM
The captain must organise Hibs in the central midfield battle.

Celtic

Away team

Benjamin NygrenAM
Celtic's leading league scorer with six Premiership goals.
Camilo DuránST
Has nine goals in all competitions and combines scoring with creative link play.
Mika BaurCM
A goal threat from midfield and a major source of set-piece delivery.
Kieran TierneyLB
His overlapping runs and delivery can stretch Hibs' right side.
Callum McGregorCM
Celtic's captain sets the tempo and provides control in possession.

What the Numbers Tell Us

Data Insight

What the recent numbers suggest about the matchup.

Our Reading of the Data

The clearest contrast is in the league table. Celtic have 24 points, 23 goals scored and only five conceded from nine matches, while Hibernian have seven points, nine goals scored and 14 conceded. Celtic’s domestic level has remained high despite their recent European losses.

Hibs have conceded in eight of their last 10 competitive games and their last clean sheet came in the League Cup on 12 September. Celtic’s last 10 competitive matches have produced six games over 2.5 goals, while Hibs have also seen six of 10 clear that line.

Celtic’s three league away games have brought three wins and nine goals. That record gives the -1 handicap a stronger foundation than their broader away results, which include tougher European and cup defeats.

Final Verdict

Editorial

Our ConclusionHibernianvsCeltic

Celtic arrive after another frustrating European result, but this is a return to the competition in which they have been dominant. Their league attack has consistently found goals, and they face a Hibernian side short of confidence, short of defensive certainty and still settling under a new manager.

Hibs can create moments through Boyle and Elding, but Celtic should have the greater control and more reliable finishing options. Back Celtic Asian Handicap -1 at 2.15, with a 0-3 away win the predicted score.