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Celtic will host Hibernian in a Scottish League Cup second round tie on Sunday. The game is coming just six days after both sides faced off against one another in the league.
Nicolas-Gerrit Kuhn and Callum McGregor scored first-half goals to help Celtic claim a 2-0 away win.
Both sides will turn their attention to cup action. The Hibs booked their spot at this stage of the competition as Group C winners, having garnered nine points from four games.
Their final group stage game saw them claim a 4-0 home win over Peterhead. Lewis Miller scored a brace while Rudi Allan-Molotnikov and Nathan Moriah-Welsh scored a goal each to inspire the victory. Celtic received a bye to this stage as one of Scotland's representatives in European football this season.
Celtic vs Hibernian Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Celtic have 57 wins from the last 93 head-to-head games. Hibernian were victorious on 13 occasions while 23 games ended in a share of the spoils.
- Their most recent meeting came last weekend when Celtic claimed a 2-0 away win in the league.
- Celtic have scored at least two goals in seven of the last eight head-to-head games.
- Six of the last eight head-to-head games have produced three goals or more.
- Five of Hibernian's six competitive games this season have seen one side keep a clean sheet.
- Celtic have won six of the last eight head-to-head games (one draw).
Celtic vs Hibernian Prediction
Celtic had a disappointing Scottish League Cup campaign last season, having suffered a shock elimination by Kilmarnock at this stage. The Hoops will be hoping lightning does not strike twice as they seek to go all the way and claim a 22nd triumph in this competition.
Hibernian, for their part, impressed in the group stage to get here. However, they have struggled in the league, losing their two league games so far. The most recent of those losses came against Sunday's opponents on home turf.
The Hibees were outplayed from start to finish last weekend and more of the same can be expected. We are backing the home side to cruise into the next round with a comfortable win in addition to a clean sheet.
Prediction: Celtic 3-0 Hibernian
Celtic vs Hibernian Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Celtic to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score: No
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Celtic to score in both halves
