Celtic v Hibernian: what the numbers say
Celtic meet Hibernian at Celtic Park, Thursday 6:45am (Scottish Premiership). Celtic have won 16 of the 27 meetings with Hibernian since 2018.
The big picture
Celtic come in 1st on the ladder with 31 points; Hibernian are 10th on 11. Celtic have the higher position to protect.
Celtic are 9–2–1 in Scottish Premiership 2026-27, averaging 2.3 goals for and 0.8 against.
Hibernian are 2–7–2 in Scottish Premiership 2026-27, averaging 1 goals for and 1.5 against.
Form
Celtic have won two of their last five and most recently beat Besiktas 3–2.
Hibernian have won zero of their last five and most recently drew with St Mirren 1–1.
Head to head
These sides have met 27 times on our records since 2018: Celtic 16, Hibernian 4, 7 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27), Celtic won 2–1 at Easter Road.
Biggest margin between these two: Celtic by 5 goals in 2022-23 (6–1).
Players to watch
For Celtic, watch Camilo Durán (0.8 goals a game in 2026-27) and Mika Baur (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27).
For Hibernian, watch Martin Boyle (0.4 goals a game in 2026-27) and Callum Wright (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).
At Celtic Park
Celtic have won 14 of their last 21 at Celtic Park.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Celtic go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
