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Hibernian vs Celtic, 25 October 2026 · 12:00 at Easter Road (Edinburgh), with R. Lee officiating. The odds point to Celtic (59%) as favourites. Below: our tip, outcome probabilities, team news and analysis.
Wins: Hibernian win, a draw. Half wins (half the stake back): Hibernian lose by 1. Loses: Hibernian lose by 2 or more.
Hibernian vs Celtic: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Hibernian lie 12th, having collected 8 points after 11 matches (2W 2D 7L); Celtic lie 1st, having collected 28 points (9W 1D 2L).
- Head to head. In 51 previous meetings, Hibernian have taken 6 wins to Celtic's 32 wins, plus 13 draws; the goal tally stands at 44–108.
What to expect
In our view Celtic hold the advantage. We project a 1–2 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–2 (9.9%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
On goals we go for Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.57), which we give a 61% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 59%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 61%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 51; Hibernian 6 wins, 13 draws, Celtic 32 wins.
- Head to head meetings have produced 3.0 goals a game on average.
- Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 61%.
- Unavailable: Hibernian 0, Celtic 0.
Alternative tip: Under 3.5 goals
Another angle: Under 3.5 goals (probability 60%, top price 1.62). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Hibernian: no absences. Celtic will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Hibernian vs Celtic: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 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 gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 25/10/26, 09:11. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 6.1%.
The key facts
- 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?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. A price is value when the best odds on offer beat the fair odds. Likely: 60% or more; possible: 50–60%; outsider: below 50%.
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Hibernian vs Celtic: injuries and missing players
Hibernian
- No reported absences
Celtic
- No reported absences
Team news can still change before the game.
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
Which tip do we give for Hibernian vs Celtic?
Hibernian +1.25 (Asian handicap) (1.72); Over 2.5 goals (1.57).
Who will win Hibernian vs Celtic?
Our estimate gives Hibernian a 19% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Celtic 59%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 25 October 2026 at 12:00, venue Easter Road, Edinburgh. Referee: R. Lee.
Who will be missing?
Hibernian: no absences. Celtic: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 61% (odds 1.57) and under 2.5 goals at 39% (odds 2.56).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 59% (odds 1.62).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–2 (9.9%), then 1–1 (9.7%) and 0–2 (9.0%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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