Our prediction for this Scottish Premiership match:
Easter Road will be packed when Hibernian and Celtic lock horns in the Scotland Premiership round 2. The Hibs suffered a heavy 3-0 loss to St. Mirren in the season opener and they face yet another uphill task against the reigning champions. There are no fresh injury concerns in David Gray’s team, but forward Elie Youan remains on the sidelines with injury.
The Hoops, on the other hand, faced no difficulties in a 4-0 win over Kilmarnock. Celtic are eager to retain top position in the standings and given Hibernian’s under-par performance against the Saints, we predict that the visitors are going to pick up all three points from the round 2 clash. Japan forward Kyogo Furuhashi should continue leading the line for the capital club despite failing to find the net in the season opener, whilst his compatriot Daizen Maeda remains in the treatment room.
Highlighted Team (Celtic):
The Celtic Football Club boasts a proud over 100-year long history which has made The Bhoys a global brand thanks to their unprecedented social awareness that dates to the very beginnings of this Scottish club. Celtic was founded in 1887 with the purpose of alleviating poverty in the immigrant Irish population in the East End of Glasgow by raising money to help their fellow citizens.
The charity legacy continues to this day with Celtic still preserving their charitable traditions through the Celtic FC Foundation. The Celts play their home matches at Celtic Park in front of 60,000 people. One of the two most successful football clubs in Scotland with 47 Scottish League Championship titles to their name, Celtic have a long-standing fierce rivalry with Rangers, with the clubs known as the Old Firm.
European Cup winners from season 1966-67 and runners-up two years later, Celtic have been regular in European competitions since their first appearance in 1962-63. Their other most standout results have been runners-up in the EUFA Cup in 2003 and Intercontinental Cup in 1967.