Ange Postecoglou has primarily opted to raid Asia when conducting his January business, and could potentially hand a Hoops debut to four new recruits. Christopher Jullien is back in training, in what's a big boost defensively for Celtic. Central midfield duo Reo Hatate and Yosuke Ideguchi have joined from Kawasaki Frontale and Gamba Osaka, respectively. Winger Daizen Maeda has followed in his former manager's footsteps by swapping Yokohama F. Marinos for Glasgow's east end. And young Irish centre forward Johnny Kenny has signed for Celtic, leaving Sligo Rovers in his homeland. Shaun Maloney has also been active in starting to sign some players as his Hibernian squad takes shape. Ewan Henderson has been loaned by Celtic, ineligible against his parent club here, before signing permanently in the summer. Former Ross County loanee Harry Clarke has swapped County for the capital, joining the Hibees on loan until the end of the season from Arsenal. Fellow defender Rocky Bushiri has signed on loan from Norwich City. Chris Mueller's move from Orlando is complete and Elias Hoff Melkersen has signed from Norwegian outfit Bodø/Glimt, who play Celtic in the Conference League next.
Celtic have kept a clean sheet in 9 of their last 11 home matches (Premiership). Celtic have won 9 of their last 11 home matches (Premiership). Celtic are undefeated in their last 15 home matches against Hibernian in all competitions. Celtic have been winning at both half time and full time in 5 of their last 6 matches (Premiership). Hibernian have won their last 3 matches (Premiership). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Celtic's last 6 home games (Premiership). Celtic have won with a 1 goal margin in their last 3 home matches (Premiership).
Second takes on fifth as Celtic host Hibernian at Parkhead, with the hosts winning two of their last three in the Scottish Premiership and the visitors winning three league games on the spin. The Hoops returned to winning ways on Boxing Day, getting the better of St Johnstone in Perth, which was the perfect response to picking up solely one point in Paisley against St Mirren. A plethora of players returning from injury, alongside some new additions, the squad is in a better state in an attempt to overthrow reigning champions Rangers in the second half of the season. As for Hibs, they'll be disappointed that the winter break was pulled forward given they were beginning to find their feet under a new manager. After the Premier Sports Cup final defeat to Celtic, they claimed two big victories against fellow Euro contenders under Maloney's management. It would be a remarkable feat if they won three on the spin, against the manager's former employers. However, a refreshed Celtic side - with a potential few debutants - should claim three points against Hibs here despite the visitors' best efforts and being in fine fettle themselves. 2:0
Ange Postecoglou has primarily opted to raid Asia when conducting his January business, and could potentially hand a Hoops debut to four new recruits. Christopher Jullien is back in training, in what's a big boost defensively for Celtic. Central midfield duo Reo Hatate and Yosuke Ideguchi have joined from Kawasaki Frontale and Gamba Osaka, respectively. Winger Daizen Maeda has followed in his former manager's footsteps by swapping Yokohama F. Marinos for Glasgow's east end. And young Irish centre forward Johnny Kenny has signed for Celtic, leaving Sligo Rovers in his homeland. Shaun Maloney has also been active in starting to sign some players as his Hibernian squad takes shape. Ewan Henderson has been loaned by Celtic, ineligible against his parent club here, before signing permanently in the summer. Former Ross County loanee Harry Clarke has swapped County for the capital, joining the Hibees on loan until the end of the season from Arsenal. Fellow defender Rocky Bushiri has signed on loan from Norwich City. Chris Mueller's move from Orlando is complete and Elias Hoff Melkersen has signed from Norwegian outfit Bodø/Glimt, who play Celtic in the Conference League next.
Celtic have kept a clean sheet in 9 of their last 11 home matches (Premiership). Celtic have won 9 of their last 11 home matches (Premiership). Celtic are undefeated in their last 15 home matches against Hibernian in all competitions. Celtic have been winning at both half time and full time in 5 of their last 6 matches (Premiership). Hibernian have won their last 3 matches (Premiership). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Celtic's last 6 home games (Premiership). Celtic have won with a 1 goal margin in their last 3 home matches (Premiership).
Second takes on fifth as Celtic host Hibernian at Parkhead, with the hosts winning two of their last three in the Scottish Premiership and the visitors winning three league games on the spin. The Hoops returned to winning ways on Boxing Day, getting the better of St Johnstone in Perth, which was the perfect response to picking up solely one point in Paisley against St Mirren. A plethora of players returning from injury, alongside some new additions, the squad is in a better state in an attempt to overthrow reigning champions Rangers in the second half of the season. As for Hibs, they'll be disappointed that the winter break was pulled forward given they were beginning to find their feet under a new manager. After the Premier Sports Cup final defeat to Celtic, they claimed two big victories against fellow Euro contenders under Maloney's management. It would be a remarkable feat if they won three on the spin, against the manager's former employers. However, a refreshed Celtic side - with a potential few debutants - should claim three points against Hibs here despite the visitors' best efforts and being in fine fettle themselves. 2:0