Hibernian vs Celtic FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 03 May

Betiball's prediction for Hibernian vs Celtic FC on 03 May 2026 (kick-off: 07:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Hibernian vs Celtic FC preview before placing your bet.

Hibernian vs Celtic FC: Starting Lineups Time : 03/05/2026 07:00

Hibernian
1 - 2
Finished
Celtic FC
90+3' event Ante Suto
81' event Dane Scarlett / Owen Elding
81' event Ante Suto / Jack Iredale
73' event Daniel Barlaser / Joseph Peter Newell
54' event Josh Campbell
48' event Jordan Obita
46' event Jordan Obita / Nicky Cadden
46' event Josh Campbell / Martin Boyle
45+3' event Joseph Peter Newell
21' event Jamie McGrath
20' event Jamie McGrath Card changed
event 90+4' Luke McCowan
event 90+2' Arne Engels
event 77' Anthony Ralston / Benjamin Nygren
event 72' Kelechi Iheanacho
event 70' Kelechi Iheanacho / Hyun-jun Yang
event 64' Luke McCowan / Alistair Johnston
event 63' James Forrest / Sebastian Tounekti
event 54' Liam Scales
event 42' Daizen Maeda Goal awarded
event 41' Daizen Maeda
90+3' event Ante Suto
event 90+4' Luke McCowan
81' event Dane Scarlett / Owen Elding
event 90+2' Arne Engels
81' event Ante Suto / Jack Iredale
event 77' Anthony Ralston / Benjamin Nygren
73' event Daniel Barlaser / Joseph Peter Newell
event 72' Kelechi Iheanacho
54' event Josh Campbell
event 70' Kelechi Iheanacho / Hyun-jun Yang
48' event Jordan Obita
event 64' Luke McCowan / Alistair Johnston
46' event Jordan Obita / Nicky Cadden
event 63' James Forrest / Sebastian Tounekti
46' event Josh Campbell / Martin Boyle
event 54' Liam Scales
45+3' event Joseph Peter Newell
event 42' Daizen Maeda Goal awarded
21' event Jamie McGrath
event 41' Daizen Maeda
20' event Jamie McGrath Card changed
Hibernian Hibernian
Substitutions
#21 Jordan Obita
#32 Josh Campbell
#22 Daniel Barlaser
#44 Dane Scarlett
#77 Ante Suto
#39 Freddie Owens
#28 Kai Andrews
#8 Alasana Manneh
#12 Christopher Cadden
Hibernian Hibernian Celtic FC Celtic FC
4Shots27
1Shots on Goal6
7Fouls11
0Corner Kick13
11Free kick7
1Offside2
3Yellow card3
1Red card0
4Save0
3Successful Tackles2
15Interceptions4
11Long pass28
0Assist1
1Successful center4
3Shots off goal7
0Blocked14
2Tackle2
5Dribbles3
15Throw-in16
162Passes725
30Attacks126
10Dangerous attacks80
0Corner Kicks(HT)7
1BigChances3
0BigChancesMissed2
2ShotsInsideBox13
2ShotsOutsideBox14
43DuelsWon30
0.38ExpectedGoals2.78
0.21xGOpenPlay2.31
0.38xGNonPenalty2.78
0.12xGOT2.28
5Touches In Opposition Box52
9AccurateCrosses27
25GroundDuelsWon15
18AerialDuelsWon15
36Clearances19
Celtic FC Celtic FC
Substitutions
#49 James Forrest
#14 Luke McCowan
#17 Kelechi Iheanacho
#56 Anthony Ralston
#31 Ross Doohan
#47 Dane Murray
#36 Marcelo Saracchi
#21 Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
#41 Reo Hatate
Commentary
90+4' Luke McCowan - Celtic FC receive a yellow card
90+3' Ante Suto - Hibernian receive a yellow card
90+2' Arne Engels - Celtic FC receive a yellow card
81' Hibernian — substitution: Dane Scarlett / Owen Elding
81' Hibernian — substitution: Ante Suto / Jack Iredale
77' Celtic FC — substitution: Anthony Ralston / Benjamin Nygren
73' Hibernian — substitution: Daniel Barlaser / Joseph Peter Newell
72' Goal! Kelechi Iheanacho - Celtic FC
70' Celtic FC — substitution: Kelechi Iheanacho / Hyun-jun Yang
64' Celtic FC — substitution: Luke McCowan / Alistair Johnston
63' Celtic FC — substitution: James Forrest / Sebastian Tounekti
54' Josh Campbell - Hibernian receive a yellow card
54' Liam Scales - Celtic FC receive a yellow card
48' Jordan Obita - Hibernian receive a yellow card
46' Hibernian — substitution: Jordan Obita / Nicky Cadden
46' Hibernian — substitution: Josh Campbell / Martin Boyle
45+3' Goal! Joseph Peter Newell - Hibernian
42' VAR review - Celtic FC
41' Goal! Daizen Maeda - Celtic FC
21' Jamie McGrath - Hibernian receive a red card
20' VAR review - Hibernian

How We Build the Hibernian vs Celtic FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Hibernian vs Celtic FC on 03 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Hibernian vs Celtic FC Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Hibernian's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Celtic FC's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Hibernian and Celtic FC sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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