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It is Hibernian against Celtic on 25 October 2026 · 12:00 at Easter Road (Edinburgh), and R. Lee will referee. Celtic (59%) start as favourites in our view. Below you can read our tip, the result probabilities, team news and analysis.
Hibernian vs Celtic: analysis of the match
What our tip is based on
- Table. Hibernian are 12th in the table, on 8 points after 11 matches (2W 2D 7L), and Celtic are 1st, on 28 points (9W 1D 2L).
- Head to head. From 51 meetings: 6 wins for Hibernian, 32 wins for Celtic and 13 draws, with the goals at 44–108.
What to expect
For us, Celtic are the more likely winners. We estimate a 1–2 score, roughly 3 goals in all, with 1–2 (9.9%) the most probable single result. Goals at both ends are likely in an open game.
In the goals market we pick Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.57), and we rate it at 61%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 59% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 61% chance.
Prediction summary
- Meetings: 51; Hibernian 6 wins, 13 draws, Celtic 32 wins.
- An average of 3.0 goals per meeting between these teams.
- Expected: roughly 3 goals; over 2.5 goals: 61%.
- Out: Hibernian 0, Celtic 0.
Alternative tip: Under 3.5 goals
Alternative tip: Under 3.5 goals (probability 60%, best price 1.62). With roughly 3 goals expected, it fits the picture.
Absences
Absent for Hibernian: no absences. Absent for Celtic: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.
Hibernian vs Celtic: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 5.30 | 4.62 | 1.64 |
| Market average | 4.92 | 4.36 | 1.59 |
| Lowest odds | 4.60 | 4.00 | 1.53 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.18 | 1.15 | 81.4% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.57 | 1.52 | 61.4% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.56 | 2.42 | 38.6% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.40 | 2.33 | 40.5% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.62 | 1.58 | 58.7% |
| BTTS – no | 2.30 | 2.25 | 41.3% |
Prices from several bookmakers, combined and updated 25/10/26, 09:11. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 6.1%.
At a glance
- Likely result: Hibernian 1–2 Celtic, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Hibernian 12th (8 points), Celtic 1st (28 points).
- H2H: 51 matches: Hibernian 6W 13D 32L, goals 44–108.
- Absences: Hibernian 0, Celtic 0.
Who will win Hibernian vs Celtic?
Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.
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Hibernian vs Celtic: team news and absences
Hibernian
- No reported absences
Celtic
- No reported absences
Changes are possible before kick-off.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 12 | 9-1-2 | 27:10 | 28 |
| 2 |  Rangers | 11 | 7-3-1 | 19:9 | 24 |
| 3 |  Heart Of Midlothian | 11 | 6-2-3 | 24:17 | 20 |
| 4 |  Falkirk | 12 | 5-3-4 | 15:12 | 18 |
| 5 |  Dundee | 11 | 5-2-4 | 17:13 | 17 |
| 6 |  Dundee United | 11 | 4-4-3 | 16:16 | 16 |
| 7 |  ST Johnstone | 12 | 3-5-4 | 15:19 | 14 |
| 8 |  ST Mirren | 12 | 4-2-6 | 12:20 | 14 |
| 9 |  Motherwell | 12 | 3-3-6 | 14:20 | 12 |
| 10 |  Aberdeen | 11 | 3-2-6 | 12:14 | 11 |
| 11 |  Kilmarnock | 12 | 2-3-7 | 13:28 | 9 |
| 12 | Hibernian | 11 | 2-2-7 | 11:17 | 8 |
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Questions and answers
What do we tip for Hibernian vs Celtic?
Hibernian +1.25 (Asian handicap) (1.72); Over 2.5 goals (1.57).
Who will win Hibernian vs Celtic?
We estimate: Hibernian win 19%, draw 22%, Celtic win 59%.
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 25 October 2026, kick-off: 12:00, venue: Easter Road, Edinburgh. Referee: R. Lee.
Who will be missing?
Hibernian: no absences. Celtic: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
We estimate over 2.5 goals at 61% (odds 1.57); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 39% (odds 2.56).
Will both teams score?
By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 59% (odds 1.62).
Which correct score is the likeliest?
We rate 1–2 as most likely (9.9%), then 1–1 (9.7%) and 0–2 (9.0%).
What are your predictions based on?
We start from the prices of several bookmakers, remove their margin and average them to get probabilities; a Poisson distribution then gives us the expected goals and the most probable scores. Form, head to head and absences appear on the page as extra context. We publish predictions purely as information, and none of them promises a winning outcome.
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