FULL TIME
With a late penalty, Celtic beat Hibernian in the Scottish Championship
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We will have 6 minutes overtime
93' - GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAL!
FROM CELTIC! From the penalty spot, Adam Idah converts to put Celtic ahead again: 2-1.
PENALTY!
Celtic's players are delighted after the referee awarded a PENALTY following the video assistant referee's review!
VAR
The play continues despite protests from some Celtic players for a penalty to be awarded. Wait! Referee Nick Walsh interrupts the match now to review the move via VAR! Let's see what happens.
87'
Matt O'Riley (Celtic) header from inside the box is poorly struck and hits the bar. The ball is now out of play and it's a goal kick for Hibernian.
82'
The barricade stays in place and easily blocks a powerful long-range effort from Thody Elie Youan (Hibernian) from a free-kick.
80'
Lewis Miller (Hibernian) swings in a cross from the left side of the box to set up a great chance, but he mistimes his shot and sends it wide of the left post. The ball is out of play and it's a goal-kick for Celtic.
75'
Clear the danger! Adam Idah (Celtic) receives a great short pass and is in a good position inside the box, but the ball is stolen by one of the defenders.
70'
The ball rebounds off a defender and falls into the path of Nectarios Triantis (Hibernian), who immediately strikes it towards goal from inside the box but ends up inches wide of the right post.
69'
The coach makes a substitution as Luke Amos (Hibernian) comes on for Dylan Levitt.
66'
Brendan Rodgers will make a change. Stephen Welsh comes in for Maik Nawrocki (Celtic).
62
Myziane Maolida (Hibernian) capitalizes on a cross and fires on goal from close range, but Joe Hart is alert and makes a good save.
60' - GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAL!
HIBERNIAN! The rebound falls to Dylan Levitt (Hibernian) at the top of the box. He doesn't think twice and fires a fine shot into the right corner. His shot is just out of Joe Hart's reach, bringing the score to 1:1.
59'
Matt O'Riley (Celtic) swings in the corner with a cross into the box, but the defender parries it away calmly.
57'
Adam Idah (Celtic) latches onto a through ball and curls it past the keeper into the far corner. David Marshall is alert, however, and leaps like a cat to prevent the goal. Celtic force their opponents to concede the corner.
52'
William Fish (Hibernian) sees a yellow card. He'll have to be careful because another tackle like that could result in a red card.
50'
Paulo Frizoni da Cruz Dias (Celtic) concedes a free-kick following a challenge on him and Nick Walsh blows for a foul.
RESTARTS
Ball rolling for the second half for Hibernian v Celtic
HALFTIME!
End of first half for Hibernian v Celtic
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There will be 5 minutes of extra time at the end of the first half for Hibernian vs Celtic
44'
Daizen Maeda (Celtic) tries a through ball, but the defense blocks it.
42'
Nick Walsh blows the whistle and Nicolas-Gerrit Kuhn (Celtic) is penalized for a bad foul. Good decision by the referee.
39
Matt O'Riley (Celtic) swings in the corner but the ball only hits the opposing team.
37'
Alexandro Bernabei (Celtic) fails to clear the pass in the defensive half and the play doesn't continue.
33'
Martin Boyle (Hibernian) delivers a beautiful cross from the high centre of the box. The opposition are alert and one of their defenders clears.
28'
Jordan Obita (Hibernian) tries to find one of his team-mates with a through ball, but the opposition is quick to react and stop the attack.
24'
Thody Elie Youan (Hibernian) picks up the rebound and shoots, but his shot is blocked.
22'
An attacking foul by Daizen Maeda (Celtic) was seen by Nick Walsh, who didn't hesitate to blow his whistle.
18'
The flag is raised for Daizen Maeda (Celtic). He had space to continue the move but came offside too soon.
16'
The corner is taken, but nothing comes of it for Hibernian. The ball is pushed away by the defender.
15'
Paulo Frizoni da Cruz Dias (Celtic) receives a good low pass from the edge of the box, creates space and shoots! But he takes it badly and sends it over the goal, harmlessly.
10' - GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAL!
FROM CELTIC! Goal! Adam Idah (Celtic) wins his mental battle with David Marshall and curls the penalty into the bottom right corner: 1-0.
PENALTY!
Adam Idah (Celtic) will now try to convert the penalty into a goal.
9'
It seems that Alistair Johnston has suffered a head injury, so all caution is advised. He is being replaced by Anthony Ralston (Celtic).
6'
Nectarios Triantis (Hibernian) with a hard tackle, Nick Walsh blows the whistle for a foul. Penalty conceded to Celtic.
2'
Stephen Welsh (Celtic) sends in a good cross, but David Marshall punches the ball away.
START THE GAME!
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Hibernian vs Celtic predictions
Despite still being without several key players, Celtic will be desperate to bounce back from the weekend's setback and still have more than enough quality to beat a Hibernian side lacking momentum.
HIBERNIAN VS CELTIC - HISTORY OF MATCHES
According to research, the two teams have met in 234 official matches in their history. Hibernian have beaten their opponents in 36 matches. Celtic, on the other hand, have beaten their rivals in 234 matches.
They have also drawn 58 matches. Celtic have 104 more wins than their opponents.
In addition, Hibernian have scored 213 goals in this duel. Celtic have netted 484 times. This gives Celtic a goal difference of 271.
**The match data was researched on the oGol website (some matches don't have friendly data, only official matches).
Celtic still top, but under threat
Soon after, Celtic managed to equalize the score with Kuhn in the 63rd minute, but couldn't find the breakthrough. This result was considered a setback for the team, as Rangers continue to win their last games and are getting closer and closer to Celtic, narrowing the gap to just three points. It's also worth remembering that despite their lead in the table, Rangers have a game in hand over Celtic.
Celtic come back from defeat
After a run of five consecutive victories, Celtic's streak finally came to an end last weekend. They faced one of the country's top clubs, Aberdeen, and played as visitors in the match. Throughout the game, they had the best shots and the clearest chances of scoring, with 76% of the possession throughout the 90 minutes and 22 shots against 7 from their opponents. However, it was Aberdeen who took the lead with a goal from Miovski in the 50th minute.
Hibernianthey are facing their worst run of results
At the moment, they are facing their worst run of results since the start of the competition. It's gone seven consecutive games without a win, most of which have ended in defeat. The last time they took to the field, they had the support of their fans at Easter Road and hosted St. Mirren. Even so, they were beaten 3-0, with all the goals coming before half-time.
Hibernianin seventh place
Hibernian have disappointed their fans this season. The team that often proves to be a great opponent against the two main clubs in Scotland (Rangers and Celtic) and also a competitive club in the Scottish Championship, is in seventh place this season. With just 26 points from 23 games played (six wins, eight draws and nine defeats), they are far from fighting for the top positions.
Over 2.5 goals in the match
In addition to the possibility of the visitors scoring more than once in this match, Hibernian also have good quality in attack. Playing as hosts, they shouldn't shy away and could provide Celtic with even more openings. Therefore, using the "over/under goals" market in your extra guess for the 25th round of the Scottish Premier League, it is recommended that you select the "over 2.5 goals" option for this match.
Celtic favorites to win the match
After their setback in the previous round, Celtic can't dream of continuing to drop points. They still have the best attack in the competition and face a squad that is going through a terrible phase this season. With that in mind, Celtic are predicted to win against Hibernian, and that's the prediction for this match on the twenty-fifth matchday of the 2023/2024 Scottish Championship season.
Easter Road in Edinburgh
Hibernian and Celtic will cross paths on Wednesday, February 7. The clash is part of the schedule for the twenty-fifth round of the first phase of the 2023/2024 Scottish Championship. It will be played at Easter Road in Edinburgh. Kick-off is scheduled for 5pm (Brasília time).
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Hibernian - Celtic
Scottish Premiership
Date: Wednesday, February 47, 2024;
Time: 5pm (Brasília time);
Venue: Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland;
Where to watch: Not broadcast in Brazil
When is the Hibernian vs Celtic match?
The Scottish Premiership match between Hibernian and Celtic kicks off at 5pm (Brasília time) at Easter Road Stadium in Scotland. The match will not be broadcast in Brazil. You can watch it all here on VAVEL Brasil.
Celtic's probable line-up
Hart; Johnston, Scales, Welsh, Ralston; Bernardo, O'Riley, McGregor; Abada, Furuhashi, Kuhn
Hibernian's probable line-up
Marshall; Megwa, Fish, Triantis, Obita; Newell, Levitt; Youan, Marcondes, Maolida; Vente
Hibernian will be desperate to reclaim a top six spot
With mounting pressure surrounding the club, Hibernian will be desperate to reclaim a top six spot and end their current poor run of form at home on Wednesday, but will face a particularly difficult task in their bid to do so.
Hibernian
Hibernian return to action at Easter Road on Wednesday aiming to halt a worrying run of form and return to the top half of the Scottish Premiership table, having slipped to seventh.
After a disappointing start to the season, the Edinburgh side looked to have turned things around by picking up 24 points from 17 games, with four wins in a five-match spell culminating in early December, but have failed to build on that since, failing to add another point to their win column in their last six attempts.
In those matches, Nick Montgomery's side have picked up just two points, first ending 2023 with 1-0 defeats to St. Johnstone and rivals Hearts, before starting the new year with a 2-2 draw against Motherwell and suffering a 3-0 defeat to Rangers.
The Hibees managed to come from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Kilmarnock, thanks to goals from Joe Newell and Myziane Maolida, but failed to build on the result in their most recent match, against St Mirren on Saturday, falling to another 3-0 home defeat, with Alex Gogic, Greg Kiltie and Mikael Mandron all scoring in the first half.
Celtic are three points clear at the top of the table
As a result of that slip-up, and with Rangers picking up their fourth win in a row on Saturday, Celtic are now just three points clear at the top of the table, having played a game more than their rivals, and will be desperate to maintain their slender lead with a quick return to winning ways on Wednesday.
Celtic
Indeed, the reigning champions will visit Easter Road aiming to strengthen their position at the top of the division after a rare setback in the last round.
In their bid to win a third consecutive Scottish Premiership title this season, the Glasgow giants have made a formidable start, amassing 58 points from their first 24 games and holding the lead for most of the campaign so far.
After seeing their lead over rivals Rangers in the title race reduced by back-to-back defeats in December, Brendan Rodgers' side bounced back impressively with five straight wins at the turn of the year, beating Livingston, Dundee, Rangers, St Mirren and Ross County, before traveling to face an out-of-sorts Aberdeen on Saturday in their bid to make it six wins in a row.
It was the hosts who went ahead through Bojan Miovski in the 50th minute of that game, and Nicolas Kuhn equalized for the Bhoys in the 30th minute, but they were unable to score the winner and had to return to Glasgow with a draw.
TIME AND PLACE!
On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 17:00 BST, Hibernian and Celtic take to the field in the 25th round of the Scottish Premier League at Easter Road.
Hibernian return to action at Easter Road on Wednesday, aiming to break a worrying run of form and return to the top half of the Scottish Premiership table, having slipped to seventh.
After a disappointing start to the season, the Edinburgh side looked to have turned things around by picking up 24 points from 17 games, with four wins in a five-match spell culminating in early December, but have failed to build on that since, failing to add another point to their win column in their last six attempts.
Indeed, the reigning champions will visit Easter Road aiming to strengthen their position at the top of the division after a rare setback last time out.
Welcome to the Hibernian vs Celtic commentary
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