The Premiership sees Hibernian take on Celtic on Sunday 25 October, kicking off at 13:00 (WAT) at Easter Road. Hibernian are 10th with 11 points from 12 games (in the bottom three), while Celtic sit 1st on 31 points (top of the table). A gap of 20 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Hibernian's last 5: LLDLW Most recently they lost to Falkirk 1–2 at home. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Celtic's last 5: LWLWL Most recently they lost to Celta Vigo 1–2 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 3 May 2026, finished Hibernian 1–2 Celtic. Across their last 2 meetings Hibernian have won 1, Celtic 1, with 0 draws and 3.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 0.7 for Hibernian and 2.1 for Celtic. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 54%, both teams to score at 59%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Hibernian 10%, draw 21%, Celtic 69%.
Safer route: Celtic or draw (90%) at 1.18.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.57.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Celtic to win – a 69% chance at odds of 1.57, above our fair price of 1.45, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Hibernian 0–2 Celtic. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Hibernian10%fair 9.61 · @4.80
Draw21%fair 4.82 · @4.20
Celtic69%fair 1.45 · @1.57
2.83Expected goals
0.72Hibernian xG
2.11Celtic xG
59%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–213%
0–112%
1–29%
0–39%
1–19%
1–37%
From our goals model: Hibernian 0.7 – 2.1 Celtic expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Celtic to win with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Hibernian vs Celtic?
On our numbers Hibernian have a 10% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Celtic 69%.
How many goals will there be in Hibernian vs Celtic?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Hibernian vs Celtic?
Our predicted score is Hibernian 0–2 Celtic, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Hibernian vs Celtic?
Hibernian vs Celtic (Premiership) kicks off on Sunday 25 October 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time) at Easter Road.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
