Hibernian vs Celtic: match statistics
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Hibernian vs Celtic: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Hibernian plays Celtic in Premiership (Scotland). The game is scheduled for October 25, 2026. Venue: Easter Road Stadium.
Recent form
Hibernian has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Celtic has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Hibernian scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.56. Celtic scores 2.56 and allows 0.56. Games in this league average 2.76 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 78% of Hibernian's games and 44% of Celtic's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 56%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Celtic has the higher season xG average, 2.43 to 1.75 per game. Hibernian takes 16.6 shots per game, while Celtic takes 20.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Hibernian leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.56 goals per game after halftime. Celtic leads at halftime in 56% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Hibernian's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). For Celtic, it is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premiership games average 2.76 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Hibernian | Celtic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 25% | 45% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.28 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Celtic is 1100% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Hibernian · 2.4 pts / game - Celtic
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Celtic is 156% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Hibernian · 2.56 goals / game - Celtic
Celtic is 179% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.56 goals / game - Hibernian · 0.56 goals / game - Celtic
Hibernian scores in 78% of games (7 of 9 games), while Celtic keeps a clean sheet in 44% (4 of 9 games).
Celtic scores in 89% of games (8 of 9 games), while Hibernian keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 9 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Hibernian
Over / Under - Celtic
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Celtic is 182% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.67 pts / game - Hibernian · 1.89 pts / game - Celtic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hibernian - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Celtic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 56% of games and wins 89%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -5 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +6 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Hibernian
Celtic
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Hibernian | Liga | Celtic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.56 | 2.76 | ▲ 3.11 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 78% | 56% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 56% | • 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 24% | ▲ 44% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 83% | ▼ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 56% | 76% | ▲ 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Hibernian's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses against Celtic. Games average 2.25 goals, and both teams scored in 75% of them.
FAQ
When do Hibernian and Celtic play?
Hibernian face Celtic on October 25, 2026 in Premiership at Easter Road Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Hibernian and Celtic?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Hibernian won 1, Celtic won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Hibernian vs Celtic?
Hibernian score 1.00 goals per game on average and Celtic 2.56. The Premiership average is 2.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 78% of Hibernian's matches and 44% of Celtic's.
What form are Hibernian and Celtic in?
Over the last 5 games Hibernian have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Celtic 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hibernian vs Celtic?
The statistical background for Hibernian vs Celtic — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.