Prediction for match Celtic — Hibernian

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

On February 22, in the Premiership, Celtic will face Hibernian. According to the 1X2 market odds, Celtic is the favorite with odds of 1.43, a draw is priced at 4.70, and a Hibernian win at 6.44. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Celtic - 65.52%, draw - 19.93%, Hibernian - 14.55%. This setup reflects the bookmakers' confidence in Celtic's success, but Hibernian is capable of springing a surprise, considering their recent performances.

Team Statistics and Match Analysis

In their last five matches, Celtic has an average ball possession of 60.4%, receives 1.4 yellow cards, commits 9.4 fouls, and records 1 offside per game. Over the same period, Hibernian maintains possession at 50.2%, receives 2 yellow cards, commits 12 fouls, and is caught offside 0.6 times. In Celtic's last three matches: 19.02.2026 - Celtic - Stuttgart - 1-4, 15.02.2026 - Kilmarnock - Celtic - 2-3, 11.02.2026 - Celtic - Livingston - 2-1. Hibernian's last three games: 14.02.2026 - Hibernian - St Mirren - 2-0, 10.02.2026 - Hearts - Hibernian - 1-0, 04.02.2026 - Hibernian - Dundee United - 3-2. Their last head-to-head match was on 30.11.2025: Hibernian - Celtic - 1-2.

How Many Goals Will Be in the Celtic vs Hibernian Match

In the last five matches, Celtic hit the over 2.5 goals line four times, while Hibernian did it twice. Celtic averages 4.2 goals per game, while Hibernian averages 2.6. Celtic scores an average of 2.4 goals and concedes 1.8, while Hibernian scores 1.2 and concedes 1.4. In terms of halves, Celtic had over 1.5 goals in the first half in three out of five matches and in the second half in four out of five. Hibernian had over 1.5 goals in the first half in only one match and in the second half in two out of five. Celtic most frequently scores between the 16th and 30th minutes (36%), while Hibernian tends to score late in the game (76-90, 50%). For goals conceded, Celtic is most vulnerable between the 46th and 60th minutes (30%), while Hibernian has consistent vulnerability in three consecutive intervals (46-60, 61-75, 76-90) at 33%. All this suggests high scoring potential for Celtic and defensive instability for Hibernian, making a bet on over 2.75 goals at 1.58 seem logical.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Celtic averages 7.8 corners per match, while Hibernian averages 6.2. In the last five matches, Celtic saw over 9.5 corners in four games, and Hibernian in all five. The total corners market closest to the average is set at 13.5, but the nearest available pair is over 9.5 corners at 1.42 and under 9.5 at 2.53. Also, in the corners outcome market, Celtic is the favorite with odds of 1.26. The high frequency of over 9.5 corners in recent matches for both teams makes a bet on over 9.5 corners seem justified. Overall, both teams actively use the flanks and create many chances, contributing to a high number of corners.