FootyMAD Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 26 September 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Hibernian v Glasgow Celtic fixture

Celtic face a trip to Hibernian at Easter Road Stadium at lunchtime on Saturday, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. Only 33 defeats have been registered in the 132 games, with 65 ending in victory.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2002, with Celtic inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Hibees in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sun 02 MarCeltic3 - 2HibernianSPL
2002/2003Wed 04 DecHibernian0 - 1CelticSPL
2002/2003Sat 14 SepCeltic1 - 0HibernianSPL
2001/2002Sat 02 FebHibernian1 - 1CelticSPL
2001/2002Sat 01 DecCeltic3 - 0HibernianSPL
2001/2002Sat 25 AugHibernian1 - 4CelticSPL
2000/2001Sun 06 MayHibernian2 - 5CelticSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

The The Bhoys have had a decent run of form away from home recently, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Those games have seen the The Bhoys pummel 12 goals, and let in 3.

Hibernian's 8 points from 6 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position. Celtic are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 16 points from 6 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian6222698
Celtic650113415

FootyMad's prediction ...

Celtic are in smashing form away from home at present, and Footymad sees this carrying them to a narrow victory at Hibernian. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Celtic 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.