Scottish Premiership: Hibernian vs. Celtic

On Sunday, August 11, 2024, Hibernian and Celtic will face off at Easter Road at 8:30 AM (Brasília time) in the second round of the Scottish Premiership.

Teams’ Form and Recent Results

Hibernian has already played matches in the Scottish League Cup this season. They defeated Elgin City 5-0, Queen’s Park 5-1, Peterhead 4-0, but lost 1-0 to Kelty Hearts. In their Scottish Premiership debut, they were defeated 3-0 by St Mirren.

Celtic, on the other hand, has played numerous friendlies and made their league debut. They tied 1-1 with Ayr United, defeated Queen’s Park 6-4, DC United 4-0, Manchester City 4-3, and Chelsea 4-1. They also won their Premiership opener against Kilmarnock 4-0.

Team News and Expected Lineups

Hibernian possible lineup: Bursik; Miller, Ekpiteta, O’Hara, Obita; Moriah-Welsh, Newell, Boyle, Campbell, Molotnikov; Vente.

Celtic possible lineup: Schmeichel, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor; O’Riley, McGregor, Hatate; Kuhn, Furuhashi, Forrest.

Absentees: Hibernian will be without the injured Elie Youan, while Celtic will be without Maeda.

Head-to-Head Record

In 321 historical matches between Hibernian and Celtic, the latter has won 189 times, with 54 wins for the hosts, and 78 draws. In Scottish Premiership matches, Celtic has won 176 times, with 53 wins for Hibernian and 78 draws.

Match Preview and Predictions

The Scottish Premiership is still in its early stages, with teams clustered together in the standings. Celtic is tied for third place with three points, while Hibernian is in 11th place with no points.

Celtic enters the match with a stronger recent record and a more experienced squad. They are expected to be the favorites to win, but Hibernian will be eager to make a statement in front of their home crowd.

Prediction: Celtic to win 2-1.