Match report
Celtic came from behind to defeat Hibernian 2-1 in the Premiership on Sunday, with an own goal and a late strike sealing the win.
Celtic came from behind to win 2-1 against Hibernian in the Premiership on Sunday. Owen Elding opened the scoring for Hibernian in the third minute, assisted by Joe Newell. However, Celtic equalised just two minutes later through an own goal by Jason Kerr.
Camilo Duran put Celtic ahead in the 43rd minute, making it 2-1 before half-time. Hibernian struggled to find a response in the second half despite a few chances.
Both teams received several yellow cards, with Celtic's Kasper Hogh booked in first-half stoppage time. Hibernian's Thibault Klidjé followed with a yellow in the 47th minute. Kieran Tierney and Shumaira Mheuka were cautioned for Celtic in the 80th and 85th minutes, respectively, while Marko Ivezic was booked for Hibernian in the same minute.
Celtic dominated possession with 61% compared to Hibernian's 39%. Celtic had four shots on target, while Hibernian managed just two. The teams each committed 15 fouls, but Hibernian made three saves compared to Celtic's one.
Celtic went into the game sitting at the top of the table with 24 points from nine matches, while Hibernian were in 12th place with seven points. This victory solidified Celtic's position at the top, while Hibernian remained in the relegation zone.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Hibernian will face Celtic in the Premiership on Sunday, 25 October at 12:00 GMT at Easter Road.
Hibernian's recent form shows 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last five matches. They lost to Falkirk 1-2 and Dundee United 0-1, drew with Aberdeen 1-1, and secured a win against Ross County FC with a score of 3-0.
Celtic have had a mixed run with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five games. They recently thrashed Heart of Midlothian 7-1 but lost to Benfica 1-4 and Ferencvárosi TC 1-3. They also won against Motherwell 2-0 and lost to Rangers FC 0-1.
In the league table, Celtic sit at the top with 24 points from 9 matches, having won 8 and lost 1. Hibernian are in 12th place with 7 points, winning 2 and losing 6 of their 9 games.
The head-to-head record shows that in 10 meetings, Hibernian have won 2, drawn 1, and Celtic have won 7. Their last encounter was on 3 May, where Celtic won 2-1.
Celtic are the bookmakers' favourites for this match, indicating a strong expectation for them to win.
Celtic is most likely to win the game against Hibernian.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | +18 | 31 | |
| 2 | 12 | +12 | 27 | |
| 3 | 13 | +6 | 21 | |
| 4 | 12 | +4 | 20 | |
| 5 | 12 | +3 | 17 | |
| 6 | 12 | 0 | 17 |
Hibernian and Celtic finished 1-2 in the Premiership (Regular Season 10). Played: (your local time).
Hibernian are 10th in the table on 11 points; Celtic are 1st on 31.
Recent form: Hibernian WDLLL, Celtic WWLDW.
Head-to-head (last 10): Hibernian 2 wins, 1 draws, Celtic 7 wins.
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