FootyMAD's Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 18 September 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Hibernian v Glasgow Celtic fixture

Celtic face a trip to Hibernian at Easter Road Stadium on Sunday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 67 of the 134 previous games, with the hosts winning just 33.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2004, where Celtic annihilated the The Bhoys 0 - 4 in a Scottish Premier match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sun 21 MarHibernian0 - 4CelticSPL
2003/2004Sat 27 DecCeltic6 - 0HibernianSPL
2003/2004Thu 18 DecHibernian2 - 1CelticSLC
2003/2004Sat 27 SepHibernian1 - 2CelticSPL
2002/2003Sun 02 MarCeltic3 - 2HibernianSPL
2002/2003Wed 04 DecHibernian0 - 1CelticSPL
2002/2003Sat 14 SepCeltic1 - 0HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Hibees in those games, with 7 conceded.

The The Bhoys have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the The Bhoys, and 4 goals against.

Hibernian see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 7 points from their 5 games played so far, Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 5 games giving them a return of 15 points.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian6312131110
Celtic650114615

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Bhoys's decent recent efforts out on the road should see them narrowly take the spoils from the match with Hibernian, believes the FootyMad team. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Celtic 3 successive away victories.
4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.