Hibernian vs Celtic Prediction (Premiership) Odds and Bets 25.10.2026
Hibernian welcome Celtic to Easter Road on Sunday, 25 October, with the two sides at opposite ends of the Scottish Premiership. Martin O’Neill’s Celtic lead the table with 24 points, while Hibs sit bottom after a difficult start under Marink Reedijk.
Hibernian vs Celtic: Date, Kick-Off Time and Match Details
| Match information | Details |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Hibernian vs Celtic |
| Competition | Scottish Premiership |
| Matchweek | 10 |
| Date | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
| Kick-off | 12:00pm GMT |
| Venue | Easter Road, Edinburgh |
| UK TV / Streaming | Sky Sports Main Event / Football |
How Are Hibernian and Celtic Playing?
Hibernian Form: Struggling at Easter Road
Hibernian have endured a disappointing start to the season, collecting just seven points from nine Premiership fixtures. Their latest outing ended in a 2-1 home defeat against Falkirk, despite dominating possession and registering 17 shots. Owen Elding scored, but defensive mistakes proved costly.
Marink Reedijk’s side have taken just one point from their last five league matches and remain without a home Premiership victory. Martin Boyle and Rabbi Matondo provide attacking options, but Hibs have conceded in all nine league fixtures. They’ve also scored in four of their five home matches, suggesting they could trouble Celtic if they take their chances.
Celtic Form: Dominant Domestically, Struggling in Europe
Celtic lead the Scottish Premiership with eight wins from nine matches, scoring 23 goals and conceding just five. Their latest league performance was outstanding, thrashing Hearts 7-1 at Celtic Park. Benjamin Nygren and Callum Osmand both scored twice, while Camilo Durán also found the net. However, Thursday’s 2-1 Europa League defeat to Celta Vigo extended their losing run in Europe to three matches.
O’Neill must now manage a short turnaround before Sunday’s lunchtime kick-off. Nevertheless, Celtic have won all four away Premiership fixtures, scoring ten goals and conceding only two. Their domestic form makes them clear favourites at Easter Road.
Key Factors Behind My Hibernian vs Celtic Prediction
- Celtic’s Perfect Away Record: The visitors have won four league away matches from four, while Hibernian have managed just one point from five home fixtures.
- Hibs’ Defensive Problems: Reedijk’s side have conceded in every Premiership match, allowing 14 goals across nine fixtures.
- Celtic’s Attacking Quality: The Hoops have scored 23 league goals, including seven against Hearts. Nygren and Osmand arrive in excellent scoring form.
- European Fatigue: Celtic played Celta Vigo on Thursday, giving them limited recovery time. Hibs have enjoyed a full week to prepare.
- Both Teams to Score Appeal: Hibernian have scored in four of five home league matches, while Celtic’s last two visits to Easter Road both ended 2-1. Celtic to win and both teams to score at 2/1 is worth considering.
Hibernian vs Celtic Statistics
Scottish Premiership 2026/27, after nine matches.
| Statistic | Hibernian | Celtic |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 12th | 1st |
| Matches played | 9 | 9 |
| Wins | 2 | 8 |
| Draws | 1 | 0 |
| Defeats | 6 | 1 |
| League points | 7 | 24 |
| Goals scored | 9 | 23 |
| Goals conceded | 14 | 5 |
| Goal difference | -5 | +18 |
| Last five league matches | 0W, 1D, 4L | 4W, 0D, 1L |
| Goals in last five (for/against) | 3/7 | 12/3 |
| Home/away record | 0W, 1D, 4L | 4W, 0D, 0L |
Celtic’s advantage is obvious. They’ve scored 14 more league goals than Hibernian and conceded nine fewer. The contrast between the home and away records is even more striking. Hibs haven’t won at Easter Road, while Celtic have collected maximum points on their travels. However, recent meetings have been competitive. Celtic won their last two visits to Easter Road by identical 2-1 scorelines, while Hibs claimed a surprise 2-1 victory at Celtic Park in February 2026. That history supports a Celtic victory without necessarily expecting a clean sheet.
Scottish Premiership Standings: Hibernian vs Celtic
| Position | Team | Played | Points | Goal difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Celtic | 9 | 24 | +18 |
| 2nd | Rangers | 9 | 20 | +6 |
| 10th | Motherwell | 9 | 8 | -5 |
| 11th | Kilmarnock | 9 | 8 | -10 |
| 12th | Hibernian | 9 | 7 | -5 |
Hibernian vs Celtic Betting Odds
Indicative pre-match prices for Sunday, 25 October 2026. All odds are expressed in UK fractional format.
Hibernian vs Celtic Predictions
Celtic to Win
I'm siding with Celtic here. Four away league wins from four is hard to ignore, especially against a Hibs defence that's conceded in every Premiership match. The Thursday night turnaround isn't ideal, but I still trust Celtic's attacking quality to get the job done.
Celtic to Win and Both Teams to Score
I'm going one step further. Hibs have scored in four of their five home league games, and Celtic's last two trips to Easter Road ended 2-1. I fancy another Celtic victory, but I wouldn't be surprised if the hosts get themselves on the scoresheet.
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