Hibernian 1-2 Celtic: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Celtic arrive as league leaders with far stronger domestic momentum, while Hibs are seeking a first positive result under Reedijk amid a difficult run. The hosts have to turn their planned pressing into transition attacks, because allowing Celtic's midfield to dictate possession for long spells would be damaging. Hibs' lengthy injury list is a major structural problem, particularly in defence, while Celtic have possible returning defenders despite their European turnaround. The match is shaped by Celtic's quality and depth, but a forceful Easter Road press and adverse travel conditions give Hibs a route to disrupt the rhythm.

Head-to-head analysis

This has been a competitive recent fixture rather than a one-sided rivalry: Hibs have recorded notable wins in the series, but Celtic won the latest meeting at Easter Road. The most recent games regularly feature narrow margins, so game-state management will matter.

Injuries and absences

Hibs' reported absences remove several defensive and wide options, leaving Reedijk with less flexibility to respond if Celtic overload the flanks. Celtic are better placed, with Johnston and Carter-Vickers potentially returning, although Yang remains out and Van den Berg is not fully certain.

Form (last 5)

Hibernian vs Celtic stats

Last meetings

• 2026-05-03Hibernian 1-2 Celtic
• 2026-02-22Celtic 1-2 Hibernian
• 2025-11-30Hibernian 1-2 Celtic
• 2025-09-27Celtic 0-0 Hibernian
• 2025-05-10Celtic 3-1 Hibernian
• 2025-03-09Celtic 2-0 Hibernian

Other Scottish Premiership matches

• Dundee Utd – Aberdeen
• Falkirk – Kilmarnock
• Rangers – ST Johnstone
• ST Mirren – Dundee
• Motherwell – Heart Of Midlothian
• Aberdeen – Falkirk
• Celtic – Dundee Utd
• Dundee – Kilmarnock