Hibernian FC vs Celtic Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 3 May 2026
🔊 The clash between Hibernian and Celtic promises to be an intriguing encounter. Hibernian, boasting a solid home form, currently sit fifth in the table and are eager to break into the top four. Celtic, meanwhile, are in the hunt for the top spot and occupy third place. Both teams exhibit contrasting styles: the hosts rely on defensive discipline, while the visitors leverage their attacking prowess.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 22 February 2026 and ended with a 1-2 scoreline. Here's a comparison of the statistics from that match (Celtic were the home side):
- possession: 61% vs 39%;
- corners: 11 vs 1;
- fouls: 8 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Hibernian and Celtic:
- 58 matches played;
- home wins - 8, away wins - 36, draws - 14;
- goal tally - 49 for Hibernian, 119 for Celtic;
- average total goals in the first half - 1.29, in the second half - 1.6;
- average total goals per match - 2.9.
Head-to-head statistics Hibernian FC - Celtic

Hibernian Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Premier League, featuring Hibernian as the home side against Hearts. The game concluded with a 1-2 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Hibernian vs Hearts):
- possession: 24% vs 76%;
- corners: 0 vs 11;
- fouls: 8 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 1 vs 6.
🟢 Hibernian are displaying impressive home form - before the last round, the team went unbeaten in nine Premier League matches. Over their past five games, they've recorded two draws, one win, and two losses. This indicates some fluctuations in their results. However, their overall performance remains strong due to well-organized play and balanced tactics both defensively and offensively.
Match Results: Hibernian

Celtic Team Overview
The visitors' last official match took place on as part of the Premier League tournament, with Celtic hosting Falkirk. The match concluded with a 3-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Celtic vs Falkirk):
- possession percentage: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 7;
- fouls: 16 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 7 vs 3.
⚪ Celtic are showcasing impressive form with four wins in their last five matches. They hold third place, driven by an excellent attacking display-averaging 1.82 goals per game while maintaining a solid defense, conceding just one goal on average. The team is confidently climbing towards the top of the table and has every chance to improve their standing thanks to their dynamic style of play.
Match Results: Celtic
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- played - 58;
- home wins - 8, away wins - 36, draws - 14.
- Hibernian have covered the +1.5 spread at home in 23 consecutive matches.
- Hibernian have covered the +1.5 spread at home in 20 straight matches (Premier League).
- Hibernian have covered the +1.5 spread in 10 of their last 11 matches (Premier League).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches (average total):
- home team - 0.84, away team - 2.05;
- overall head-to-head - 2.9;
- both teams scored: all-time - 29 times; at home ground - 12 times.
Average Total Stats: Hibernian vs Celtic
- in tournament: 2.68 vs 2.88;
- goals scored: 1.53 vs 1.82;
- 1st half: 0.74 vs 0.85;
- 2nd half: 0.79 vs 0.97;
- Hibernian: home in tournament - 1.82;
- Celtic: away in tournament - 1.47;
- last 10 matches: 1.4 (home - 1.8) vs 2 (away - 1.17).
- Celtic have conceded in 10 of their last 11 away matches (Premier League).
- Celtic have conceded in 9 of their last 10 matches (Premier League).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- played - 58;
- both teams scored all-time - 29 times;
- at home ground - 12 times.
Exact Score Prediction
Frequent Results Statistics (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 2:0 (22/204, 10.8%);
- Hibernian at home most often finishes: 2:0 (3/17, 17.6%);
- Celtic away most often plays: 1:2 (4/17, 23.5%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top-3 outcomes:
1:1 - 10.95% (odds 8)
0:1 - 9.4% (odds 9.5)
1:2 - 9.19% (odds 8.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The match in Edinburgh presents a clash between teams with different levels of stability and league ambitions. Hibernian can put up a fight thanks to their intensity and home crowd support, but they often drop points due to defensive issues and inconsistent finishing. Meanwhile, Celtic enter the game as favorites, showcasing a more cohesive style of play and high scoring ability, particularly against lower-table opponents.
The visitors control the tempo, effectively utilizing the width in attack and creating numerous chances, while Hibernian often have to play on the back foot, looking for opportunities in transition. The disparity in squad quality and bench depth remains a crucial factor, especially over the course of 90 minutes. Considering current form, game structure, and league motivation, the advantage seems to lie with the visitors. Main pick: total under 3.5 goals, which has hit in 7 of Hibernian's last 8 home matches.