Celtic vs Hibernian tips and predictions

Another complete display by Celtic?

On 39 Premiership points, first placed Celtic host fifth placed Hibernian. With 21 points the visitors are lagging behind their rivals.

The home team has proven goal-scorers in their squad. If this transpires as most people expect then there should be some goals even if the match winner odds look spot on.

Hibernian don't look likely to pose much of a threat here but don't go all-in on the home win. While they are pretty much unbackably short, don't expect them to lose.

The hosts are coming into the match with 14 home wins from their last 20.

These home players have enjoyed a run of form on their own soil. The Bhoys have scored three or more goals in 13 of their recent 20 home matches and that attitude has been backed up from numbers one to eleven. At the back they've conceded no more than once in 15 of their last 20 games.

Hibernian have not enjoyed some of their recent journeys. They conceded two or more goals in 8 of their last 10 away matches. This isn't a trend they'd want to continue considering the size of the task.

Celtic have won 6 of the last 9 fixtures between these sides previously. Going back to their previous meetings the head-to-head stats give reasons to believe in the home win.

Despite the ardent favouritism for Celtic it will be fun if Hibernian can make a fist of it. To that end the BTTS Yes bet seems like a decent side bet.