Our prediction for this Scottish Premiership match:
After surviving Aberdeen thanks to Reo Hatate’s goal, Celtic will look to cement top position in the standings when they face Hibernian on Matchday 16. The Hoops are enjoying yet another season to remember, with the team dropping only two points in total in the process and, as a result, the bookies see them as hot favourites to beat Hibernian at their Celtic Park. Defender Greg Taylor is pushing for a recall to the starting XI as well as striker Adam Idah, while midfielder Odin Thiago Holm remains on the sidelines with injury.
The Hibs, on the other hand, rolled over Moherwell 3-0 at the weekend, but they will have a mountain to climb in Glasgow. As Hibernian are on a four-game losing run at Celtic Park, conceding 15 goals in total in those encounters, we are tempted to put our money on the league leaders. Forward Josh O’Connor should be the only absentee in the away team.
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.