Celtic Battles Hibernian: Team News, Lineups & Predictions
Celtic faces Hibernian at Easter Road this Sunday in a critical Scottish Premiership fixture. Discover the latest team news, injury updates, and expert predictions for this Match Day 35 showdown.
Celtic will travel to Easter Road Stadium this Sunday for a crucial Scottish Premiership encounter against Hibernian on Match Day 35. This highly anticipated fixture sees Martin O´Neill's Celtic side, currently sitting in 2nd position with 70 points, aiming to solidify their standing against David Gray's Hibernian, who are 5th in the table with 51 points. The Hoops will be looking for revenge after their last meeting saw Hibernian secure a 2-1 victory.
Celtic enters this match on the back of a strong performance, having secured a 3-1 win against Falkirk in their last Scottish Premiership Championship Group fixture on April 25, 2026. Under manager Martin O´Neill, the club has shown resilience and attacking prowess, accumulating 70 points this season. Their focus will be on maintaining momentum and closing the gap at the top of the league.
Meanwhile, Hibernian will be eager to bounce back from a recent setback. David Gray's team suffered a 1-2 defeat against Hearts in their last Scottish Premiership Championship Group game on April 26, 2026. Despite the loss, Hibernian holds a respectable 5th position in the table with 51 points and will be looking to leverage their home advantage at Easter Road to challenge the Glasgow giants.
Celtic faces several key injury concerns ahead of this pivotal match. Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is sidelined with a shoulder injury, while defender Cameron Carter-Vickers is recovering from Achilles tendon problems. Additionally, Julián Araujo will be unavailable due to a hamstring injury, posing selection challenges for Martin O´Neill as he analyzes his starting lineup.
Hibernian also has an injury concern, with Munashe Garananga out due to an unknown injury. David Gray's last starting XI against Hearts on April 26, 2026, featured Raphael Sallinger, Warren O’Hora, Rocky Bushiri, Jordan Obita, Miguel Chaiwa, Nicky Cadden, Dan Barlaser, and Felix Passlack. Both managers will need to carefully consider their tactical approaches and available personnel for this crucial Scottish Premiership clash.