FootyMAD's Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 26 December 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Glasgow Celtic v Hibernian fixture

Celtic prepare to entertain Hibernian at Celtic Park on Saturday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Bhoys are clearly on top, having won 80 and lost only 22 of the 132 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Celtic Park was less than a year ago, in March 2003, as the The Bhoys squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 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:
2003/2004Thu 18 DecHibernian2 - 1CelticSLC
2003/2004Sat 27 SepHibernian1 - 2CelticSPL
2002/2003Sun 02 MarCeltic3-2HibernianSPL
2002/2003Wed 04 DecHibernian0 - 1CelticSPL
2002/2003Sat 14 SepCeltic1 - 0HibernianSPL
2001/2002Sat 02 FebHibernian1 - 1CelticSPL
2001/2002Sat 01 DecCeltic3 - 0HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Glasgow Celtic are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. In this time, The Bhoys have rattled up an impressive 18 goals, and conceded 4.

Hibernian have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 17 games giving them a return of 49 points. Hibernian see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 19 points from their 17 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Celtic640212712
Hibernian6204596

FootyMad's prediction ...

Celtic may be coming up against a decent side in Hibernian, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the The Bhoys. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Celtic Unbeaten in the last 17 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Hibernian 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.