Bottom team Hibernian host Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic at Easter Road on Sunday, with the hosts looking to arrest a poor run of league results.
Hibs have lost their last two league matches, while the Bhoys strengthened their title credentials with a 7-1 demolition of Hearts last weekend and Martin O’Neill’s side have won their last two Scottish Premiership games.
Hibernian v Celtic Tips Summary
Best Bet - Celtic to win and both teams to score @ 2/1
Alternative Bet - Over 3.5 goals @ 11/8
Bet Builder - Celtic to win, Camilo Duran to score first and over 2.5 total goals @ 19/2
Hibernian v Celtic Prediction
Best Bet: Celtic to win and both teams to score @ 2/1
Celtic have scored nine goals across their last two league matches, beating Motherwell 2-0 before thrashing Hearts 7-1 and their attacking quality should give them plenty of opportunities against a Hibs side who have struggled for results.
However, the Bhoys' emphatic victory over Hearts also showed that they are still susceptible to conceding, while Hibs will be motivated to respond in front of their home supporters.
The hosts' need for points could encourage a more positive approach, potentially creating opportunities at both ends.
Backing Celtic to win and both teams to score combines confidence in the visitors' superior recent form with the possibility of Hibs finding a way through.
Alternative Bet: Over 3.5 goals @ 11/8
Apart from their defeat to Rangers, Celtic have scored two or more goals in six out of their eight other league matches.
Hibernian have scored in four of their five home league matches this season.
Hibs will also be keen to respond in front of their home supporters and, if they can contribute to the scoring, the match could develop into an open contest.
Hibernian v Celtic Bet Builder Tip
Celtic to win
Camilo Duran to score first
Over 2.5 total goals
Pays 19/2
Celtic's attacking momentum makes them an appealing side to back for victory against a home side struggling for consistency.
Camilo Duran is the key player in this combination, he is Celtic's second top scorer in the league this season and has scored first on two occasions.
The Colombian can cause problems out wide and break the deadlock at Easter Road.
Over 2.5 goals complements the other selections, requiring at least three goals in total.
Celtic's recent results suggest they have the firepower to help achieve that target, while a Hibs goal would provide additional room for the match to become an open contest.
Learn more about how Bet Builders work in our Bet Builder guide.
Key Match Stats
Celtic lead the Scottish Premiership with 24 points from nine matches
Hibernian have seven points from their opening nine league fixtures
Hibernian lost 2-1 at home to Falkirk in their last home match, while Celtic defeated Hearts 7-1 last time out
The Bhoys have scored nine goals across their last two league matches
Celtic won on four of their last six visits to Easter Road
Read more football betting tips and predictions on site.
This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.
