FootyMAD's Glasgow Celtic match preview

Last updated : 05 March 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hibernian v Glasgow Celtic fixture

Hibernian prepare to entertain Glasgow Celtic at Easter Road Stadium on Sunday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 67 of the 135 previous games, with the The Hibees winning just 33.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Easter Road Stadium was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 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:
2004/2005Sat 04 DecCeltic2 - 1HibernianSPL
2004/2005Sun 19 SepHibernian2-2CelticSPL
2003/2004Sun 21 MarHibernian0 - 4CelticSPL
2003/2004Sat 27 DecCeltic6 - 0HibernianSPL
2003/2004Thu 18 DecHibernian2 - 1CelticSLC
2003/2004Sat 27 SepHibernian1 - 2CelticSPL
2002/2003Sun 02 MarCeltic3 - 2HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. In this time, The Hibees have rattled up an impressive 16 goals, and conceded 1.

Celtic's away form is equally impressive, seeing them pick up six wins out of six. The The Bhoys have put away 14 chances in these games, a let in just 0.

Hibernian are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 47 points from 27 games. Celtic are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 65 points from 26 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian631211710
Celtic650114215

FootyMad's prediction ...

Hibernian are performing very well at home, but your FootyMad panel reckons that the overall quality of Celtic will prove too much for the homesters. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Won 5 successive home games.
6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Celtic 6 successive away victories.
7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 13 outings ago.