Bet with MINO CASINO →Played: final score 1–2. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
Hibernian meet Celtic on 25 October 2026 · 12:00 at Easter Road (Edinburgh), refereed by R. Lee. Celtic (59%) are the favourites here. Our tip, result probabilities, missing players and analysis follow.
Hibernian vs Celtic: match preview and analysis
How we arrived at this tip
- Table. In the table, Hibernian are 12th with 8 points after 11 matches (2W 2D 7L), whereas Celtic are 1st with 28 points (9W 1D 2L).
- Head to head. In their 51 meetings so far, Hibernian have 6 wins, Celtic have 32 wins and 13 draws have been recorded; the goals stand at 44–108.
What to expect
Celtic should have the edge here, in our view. Our projected score is 1–2, about 3 goals combined, and 1–2 (9.9%) is the single most probable outcome. We think this will be an open match with plenty of goals.
Our tip for goals is Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.57), and our probability for it is 61%. We estimate both teams scoring at 59% and over 2.5 goals at 61%.
Prediction: key points
- Meetings: 51; Hibernian 6 wins, 13 draws, Celtic 32 wins.
- Meetings between these sides have averaged 3.0 goals.
- We are expecting about 3 goals, and we give over 2.5 goals 61%.
- Absent: Hibernian 0, Celtic 0.
Alternative tip: Under 3.5 goals
Alternative pick: Under 3.5 goals (probability 60%, best available odds 1.62). Our projection of about 3 goals is in line with it.
Absences
Hibernian are missing: no absences. Celtic are without: no absences. Team news may still change, so check again before kick-off.
Hibernian vs Celtic: the odds compared
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best available odds | 5.30 | 4.62 | 1.64 |
| Market average | 4.92 | 4.36 | 1.59 |
| Lowest odds | 4.60 | 4.00 | 1.53 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.18 | 1.15 | 81.4% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.57 | 1.52 | 61.4% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.56 | 2.42 | 38.6% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.40 | 2.33 | 40.5% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.62 | 1.58 | 58.7% |
| BTTS – no | 2.30 | 2.25 | 41.3% |
Odds collected from several bookmakers and updated 25/10/26, 09:11. They are only a guide and a single operator may offer different prices. Average margin is 6.1%.
Match at a glance
- Likely result: Hibernian 1–2 Celtic, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Hibernian 12th (8 points), Celtic 1st (28 points).
- H2H: 51 matches: Hibernian 6W 13D 32L, goals 44–108.
- Absences: Hibernian 0, Celtic 0.
Who will win Hibernian vs Celtic?
We base this estimate on several bookmakers' odds with the margin taken out. It is no guarantee of the outcome.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. If the top available odds are bigger than the fair odds, there is value in the price. Likely ≥ 60%, possible 50–60%, outsider less than 50%.
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Hibernian vs Celtic: who is missing
Hibernian
- No reported absences
Celtic
- No reported absences
This list may be updated before kick-off.
Hibernian vs Celtic: table positions and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 12 | 9-1-2 | 27:10 | 28 |
| 2 |  Rangers | 11 | 7-3-1 | 19:9 | 24 |
| 3 |  Heart Of Midlothian | 11 | 6-2-3 | 24:17 | 20 |
| 4 |  Falkirk | 12 | 5-3-4 | 15:12 | 18 |
| 5 |  Dundee | 11 | 5-2-4 | 17:13 | 17 |
| 6 |  Dundee Utd | 11 | 4-4-3 | 16:16 | 16 |
| 7 |  ST Johnstone | 12 | 3-5-4 | 15:19 | 14 |
| 8 |  ST Mirren | 12 | 4-2-6 | 12:20 | 14 |
| 9 |  Motherwell | 12 | 3-3-6 | 14:20 | 12 |
| 10 |  Aberdeen | 11 | 3-2-6 | 12:14 | 11 |
| 11 |  Kilmarnock | 12 | 2-3-7 | 13:28 | 9 |
| 12 | Hibernian | 11 | 2-2-7 | 11:17 | 8 |
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What is the best tip for Hibernian vs Celtic?
Our result tip is Celtic to win (odds 1.64), and our goals tip is Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.57). The safer pick is Draw or Celtic (X2).
Who will win Hibernian vs Celtic?
Our probabilities: Hibernian to win 19%, a draw 22%, Celtic to win 59%.
What time and where is kick-off?
25 October 2026, kick-off at 12:00, at Easter Road, Edinburgh. Referee: R. Lee.
Who will be missing?
Hibernian: no absences. Celtic: no absences. This list may be updated before kick-off.
Will there be three or more goals?
Our probability for over 2.5 goals is 61% (odds 1.57); under 2.5 goals is at 39% (odds 2.56).
Will both teams score?
We think both teams will score with a 59% probability (odds 1.62).
What is the likeliest correct score?
Our likeliest score is 1–2 (9.9%); after that come 1–1 (9.7%) and 0–2 (9.0%).
How do you work out your predictions?
Our method begins with odds from several bookmakers: we take away the bookmaker margin and average what remains to get probabilities. A Poisson distribution then turns those into expected goals and the most probable scorelines. For context, the page also shows team form, the head to head and missing players. Treat our predictions as information, not a promise of a win.
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