Our prediction for this Scottish Premiership match:
Hibernian
Match Time & Date:
28/10/2023
16:00
Prediction: 1-2
Celtic
All eyes will be on Easter Road when Hibernian and Celtic lock horns in a highly-anticipated Premiership derby. The Hoops have already established themselves as the main candidates for the title as they are seven points clear of second-place Rangers, but they should not stop now. Given their excellent performance in a 4-1 crushing of Hearts, away triumph have to be considered. All Abada, McCarthy, Tilio, and Welsh are sidelined with injuries, while Poland international Nawrocki should recover in time to face the Hibs.
The home team, on the other hand, experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 4-0 loss to Rangers, which is yet another reason why we are going to bet on the reigning champions. Both Jake Doyle-Hayes and Chris Cadden are out of contention through injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team.
Highlighted Player (Joe Hart):
Joe Hart is an English goalkeeper who was born on 19 April, 1987. Following a three-year spell with Shrewsbury Town, Hart joined big-spending Manchester City in 2006. After ending his loan spell with with Birmingham City (2010), he returned to Man City and he has been playing for the Etihad Stadium outfit ever since.
Joe Hart earned his 63rd cap for England at the Euro 2016 finals, but he has yet to win a trophy at the major tournaments with the Three Lions. On the other hand, the 29-year-old goalkeeper has clinched two Premier League trophies with Manchester City (2011/2012, 2013/2014) and the FA Cup title in 2011.
Speaking of his individual honours, Joe Hart has won the Premier League Golden Glove award on four occasions (2010/2011, 2011/2012, 2012/2013, 2014/2015). Hart made his England debut against Trinidad & Tobago on 1 June, 2008. It has to be noted that he managed to keep a clean sheet on his debut for the English national team.
Highlighted Team (Hibernian):
Founded in August 1875, Hibernian are the Scottish Premier League team that play home matches at Easter Road. The capacity of the venue is 20,421, and it was opened in 1893. The Hibs wear light green shirts with white sleeves and white shorts in home matches, while light grey is the dominant colour of their away kit.
Hibernian clinched their first Scottish league trophy back in the 1902/03 season, and they were the dominant force in Scottish football in the early 50s, securing three titles more from 1948 to 1952. The Easter Road outfit recorded their biggest win on September 3, 1881, with the team rolling over Black Watch Highlanders 22-1.
In February 1961, the Hibs suffered the biggest defeat in the club's history as they were beaten by Airdrie 11-1. Hibernian and Hearts face each other in the Edinburgh derby. The rivalry between the two clubs is considered one of the oldest rivalries in world football.
