History of the Hibernian v Celtic fixture
Hibernian prepare to entertain Celtic at Easter Road on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 78 of the 156 previous games, with the Hibees winning just 38.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Easter Road was less than a year ago, in February 2012, where Celtic annihilated the Hibees 0-5 in a Scottish Premier match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 01 Sep | Celtic | 2 - 2 | Hibernian | Scottish Premier |
| 2011/2012 | Sun 19 Feb | Hibernian | 0-5 | Celtic | Scottish Premier |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 29 Oct | Celtic | 0 - 0 | Hibernian | Scottish Premier |
| 2011/2012 | Wed 26 Oct | Hibernian | 1 - 4 | Celtic | Scottish League Cup |
| 2011/2012 | Sun 24 Jul | Hibernian | 0 - 2 | Celtic | Scottish Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Wed 06 Apr | Celtic | 3 - 1 | Hibernian | Scottish Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 15 Jan | Hibernian | 0 - 3 | Celtic | Scottish Premier |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Hibernian have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
The away form of Celtic however, is much more impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. Those games have seen the Bhoys pummel 13 goals, and let in 3.
Hibernian's total of 28 points from their 20 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.
Celtic are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 19 games giving them a return of 40 points.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hibernian | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Celtic | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 18 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Hibernian are not in a rich vein of form at the moment, and your Madmen see things getting no better with Celtic running out comfortable winners. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Hibernian | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Not won in the 4 most recent games. |
| Celtic | 4 successive away victories. 7 games since last away draw. Won each of the previous 6 matches. Last drawn game 7 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here