Celtic vs Hibernian Match preview

Scotland - Premier League: Celtic vs Hibernian

Celtic needs to forget about their disappointing Champions League campaign and focus on the match against Hibernian. The Bhoys are top of the pile at the moment, three points clear of Rangers, but the Gers have a game in hand. It’s been three years since the Hibs last won at Celtic Park and the current crop of players believes they will be able to end the bad tradition.

Celtic was powerless to resist Manchester United

Celtic obviously doesn’t have enough quality to play important role in the Champions League and that is mostly due to their torrid away form. The Bhoys were easily beaten at Old Trafford and they have lost the chances to reach the next round. This may be a good thing as they will be able to fully focus on the league campaign. The team has been very convincing in the SPL and they are currently topping the table in front of big rivals Rangers. Celtic won all the league games ever since the defeat in the Old Firm derby and they want to continue impressive run. Gordon Strachan is still without strikers van Hesselink and Samaras and McDonald will again start the match supported probably by McGeady and Maloney. Hibernian is not the team who will be focused on defending and that will even make the job easier for the hosts.

Hibs want all three points

Hibernian produced some decent performances this season but they were very inconsistent lately. They are currently fourth-placed team in the Scottish Premier League and they want to take all three points from Celtic Park and move even further up the table. Hibernian is the team that plays attacking football and they will not be afraid to attack Celtic. Given that the attack is their best weapon this can prove to be very good tactic. However, they have problems in midfield and particularly in defense, as regular defender Chris Hogg is out for some time. However, the Hibs have Steven Fletcher and Derek Riordan up front and they form maybe the best partnership in the league. Derek Riordan returned to Hibernian after unsuccessful spell at Celtic, and he will be eager to get his revenge. Star winger Alan O’Brien has started training but this game comes too soon for him.

Betting verdict

Celtic is in great form in the league and they want to take another three points and stay top of the pile. Hibernian wants to end losing run at Celtic Park and they have very good strikers. Both teams play very attacking football and we will see an open game, full of chances, therefore, you should bet on over 2.5 goals.

Our tip: Bet 8 on Over 2.5 goals
Odds 1.6 at
Bookmaker: Gamebookers

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