FootyMAD's Celtic match preview

Last updated : 29 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hibernian v Celtic fixture

Hibernian prepare to entertain Celtic at Easter Road Stadium at lunchtime on Sunday, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 71 of the 144 previous games, with the The Hibees winning just 36.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Easter Road Stadium was less than a year ago, in May 2009, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Premier match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sun 17 MayHibernian0-0CelticSPL
2008/2009Sat 24 JanCeltic3 - 1HibernianSPL
2008/2009Sun 07 DecHibernian2 - 0CelticSPL
2008/2009Sat 25 OctCeltic4 - 2HibernianSPL
2007/2008Sun 11 MayCeltic2 - 0HibernianSPL
2007/2008Sat 01 MarHibernian0 - 2CelticSPL
2007/2008Sat 22 DecCeltic1 - 1HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.

The The Bhoys have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the The Bhoys, and 6 goals against.

Hibernian's total of 6 points from their 2 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 2 games giving them a return of 6 points.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian632110511
Celtic63031199

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Hibernian's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Celtic. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Celtic 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.