Hibernian vs Celtic Prediction: Celtic league unbeaten run will be extended

When Celtic travels to face Hibernian on the road on Saturday, they will be doing everything in their power to keep their lead at the top of the table in the Scottish Premiership. The home team, in the meantime, hasn't tasted victory in any of their last three contests, and a loss would put them in danger of being demoted to the lower division.

Hibernian - WWDDL

Hibernian may have drew their last two matches before the international break, but prior to that, they had been creating a consistent run of form by going six matches without a loss across all competitions. The Hibees were unable to continue their winning streak when the Scottish Premiership resumed last weekend because Rangers defeated them 4-0. The lads, led by Nick Montgomery, are in for a challenging test when they go up against the lone unbeaten team in the league, but they will be able to take some solace in the knowledge that they are more capable of holding a defensive position when they are playing at home. As the team with the most goals scored in the Scottish Premiership, the Hoops are no strangers to finding the back of the net; therefore, this will be a key factor in the matchup between the two teams. Because Hibernian is currently only two points above the zone that denotes relegation, the club will need to maintain its focus in light of the fact that a loss might push them into that zone by the time the weekend is over.

Celtic - WLWWD

As Celtic continue their quest to retain their Scottish Premiership title, the club's primary concentration will be on ensuring that they keep up their perfect start to the season. After earning their first point in the Champions League on Wednesday night by playing a 2-2 draw against Atletico Madrid, Celtic will take the pitch this weekend with even more self-assurance than they had before. That draw, which followed on the heels of victories against Kilmarnock and Hearts, was assisted by goals scored by Kyogo Furuhashi and Luis Palma. In the most recent matchup between the two teams in the league, the Hoops were dominant against the Jambos. The result of the match, a 4-1 victory for the Hoops, displayed the offensive capabilities of the entire team. Even though Celtic already have a seven-point cushion over their nearest competitors at the top of the table, they will still want to extend that margin in order to leave themselves with even more space to breathe.

Hibernian possible starting lineup:

Marshall; Miller, Fish, Hanlon, Obita; Youan, Jeggo, Newell, Boyle; Doidge, Le Fondre

Celtic possible starting lineup:

Hart; Johnson, Lagerbielke, Scales, Taylor; O'Riley, McGregor, Hatate; Maeda, Kyogo, Palma

Expert Betting Tips

Despite having two opportunities to win the match against Atletico Madrid, Celtic blew both of them, extending their winless streak in the UEFA Champions League to five years. On their own turf, however, things are looking up as they are well positioned to successfully defend their league title. Despite the fact that Hibernian has displayed a bit stronger form in recent weeks, this match is one in which very few people will expect them to take points. However, Hibernian came out on top in the most recent meeting between the two teams, although they have failed to win any of their last three league matches. This season in the Scottish Premiership, Celtic has maintained a commanding performance, and it seems likely that this trend will continue this weekend.