Hibs v Celtic: Pick of the stats

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Hibs v Celtic: Pick of the stats

Hibs v Celtic: Pick of the stats

After their 2-1 win in February, Hibernian could earn back-to-back league victories over Celtic for the first time since September 2007 under John Collins. Celtic have won three of their past four league visits to Hibernian (L1), as many as their previous 15 beforehand (WAZ3 D8 L4). Hibs have suff

Hibs v Celtic: Pick of the stats

After their 2-1 win in February, Hibernian could earn back-to-back league victories over Celtic for the first time since September 2007 under John Collins. Celtic have won three of their past four league visits to Hibernian (L1), as many as their previous 15 beforehand (WAZ3 D8 L4). Hibs have suffered back-to-back league defeats, but haven't lost three in a row in the Scottish Premiership since October 2024.

When Hibernian host Celtic this weekend, history could be on the line. After their impressive 2-1 victory back in February, the Edinburgh side is eyeing back-to-back league wins over the Hoops for the first time since September 2007, when John Collins was at the helm. That's a milestone that would electrify the Easter Road faithful.

Celtic, however, have been a tough nut to crack on their travels to Hibs. The Glasgow giants have won three of their last four league visits to Edinburgh, matching the total number of victories they managed in their previous 15 trips combined. That stat alone underscores just how dominant they've been in this fixture of late.

But momentum is a funny thing in football. Hibs are currently nursing back-to-back league defeats, though they haven't lost three in a row in the Scottish Premiership since October 2024. Meanwhile, Celtic arrive with a three-match winning streak—the longest active run in the division. Interestingly, their only longer winning spell this season came from October to December, a five-game stretch that included a 2-1 away win at Hibs during Martin O'Neill's first interim spell.

Discipline could be a key factor. Hibs have seen three players sent off in their last two league games alone, including two in the heated derby against Hearts last weekend. To put that in perspective, that's as many red cards as they'd received in their previous 59 Premiership matches combined. Keeping 11 men on the pitch will be crucial if they hope to make history against the league leaders.

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