Hibs v Celtic 15 Jan 2011

History of the Hibs v Celtic fixture

Celtic take a trip to  Easter Road at lunchtime on Saturday, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 73 of the 146 previous games, with the hosts winning just 36.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2010, with Celtic inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat on The Hibees.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Hibs have only managed one win and three draws from the last six home games played. Only five goals have been scoredin this time, with seven in the wrong net.

The away form of Celtic however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of nine goals for The Bhoys, and four goals against.

Hibs are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 16 points from 19 games. Celtic are leading the way in the SPL, with their 20 games giving them a return of 46 points.

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

FootyMad's prediction ...

Celtic are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Hibs. Away win