Hibernian v Celtic: title chase meets top-six test | OneFootball

Hibernian host Celtic in the Scottish Premiership Championship group on Sunday, 3 May 2026 at Easter Road Stadium, with the visitors chasing leaders Hearts and the hosts aiming to firm up fifth place.

Hibernian and Celtic have shared mixed results this season, including a 2-1 away win for Hibernian in February, while the longer head to head leans towards Celtic overall.

Hibs come in with one win in their last five league games after back to back defeats to Aberdeen and Hearts. The Bhoys, by contrast, have won four on the bounce across all competitions since a league loss at Dundee United.

The Hoops' season profile points to control, averaging 65% possession and 87.05% passing accuracy, with 62 league goals and 13 clean sheets. Benjamin Nygren is second in the scorers' chart with 15 league goals, supported by Daizen Maeda and Yang Hyun-Jun. The Hibees have 49% possession and deliver plenty from wide areas, with 505 open play crosses at 20.59% accuracy. Jamie McGrath and Kieron Bowie have eight league goals each, with Martin Boyle on seven.

Routes to goal could hinge on wide supply against a disciplined Celtic defence. Hibs may look to attack early crosses and headed chances, while the Hoops' midfield control and variety in the front line could test transitions and pin the hosts back.

Celtic start second on 70 points and a win would keep pressure on leaders Hearts in the title race. The Hibees, fifth on 51, could consolidate their position in the Championship group with a positive result.