Celtic v Hibs
Celtic

Celtic vs Hibernian

, KO: 15:00 , Parkhead
Hibernian

Celtic and Hibs meet on Saturday in a game which undoubtedly means more to the visitors than the champions.

For the hosts, it's really a case of taking no risks with injuries ahead of the Scottish Cup Final which will be played two weeks from this game.

With the title long since wrapped up and last week's dead rubber Old Firm game out of the way, it's really just a case for Brendan Rodgers keeping his players ticking over as the league season winds down.

They may be keen to get one over on Hibs, who beat them at Easter Road this season, but it woudn't be a surprise if Celtic played some of their fringe players here.

Hibs took a giant step towards that third place spot last week when they beat Dundee United and Aberdeen lost at St Mirren.

It got them back on track after their 17-game unbeaten run came to an end at Pittodrie the week before and they are now three points clear of the Dons with a superior goal difference too.

Both Hibs and Aberdeen have still to play the Old Firm, but certainly David Gray's side have the advantage.

How the bookies view it? Celts still strong favourites.

Despite this being a meaningless game for the hosts, Celtic are still massive odds-on favourites as usual at 2/9 with Boylesports. Hibs can be backed at 9/1 with the same firm and the draw is 9/2.

Recent head to heads: Celtic on top

Despite Hibs inflicting a rare defeat on Celtic in the capital in February, Celtic have still won the other four games this season including in both cups.

Hibs' last win the east end of Glasgow came 15 years ago and Celtic have won the last seven meetings at Parkhead.

Players to watch: Adam good goal at Ibrox

Adam Idah netted Celtic's equaliser at Ibrox last week and although the Irish international has endured a fair bit of criticism this season, he still has come up with some vital goals for the Hoops. He is 11/10 to score anytime with Boylesports.

Mykola Kukharevych netted his sixth goal of the season last week against Dundee United and the Ukrainian hitman is 4/1 to score anytime with Boylesports.

Predicted line-ups

Celtic are set to be without Jota for nine months. Defender Alastair Johnston and Nicolas Kuhn are doubts and the game will come too soon for keeper Kasper Schmeichel.

Hibs can't use Celtic loan player Kwon Hyeok-kyu and Elie Youan and Joe Newell are injured.

Celtic: Sinisalo, Ralston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor, Bernardo, McGregor, Hatate, Maeda, Idah, Forrest.

Hibs: Smith, Iredale, O'Hora, Bushiri, Obita, C Cadden, Levitt, Triantis, Hoilett, Kuharevich, Boyle.

Anything else catch the eye?

Hibs should never be 9/1 shots here given their excellent recent run, confidence and the fact that it's likely to be a fringe Hoops team who will be more concerned about not getting injured than laying down any marker.

Anything Hibs can take from here would pracically guarantee them third place assuming Aberdeen lose at Rangers on Sunday.

Back Hibs on the double chance at 3/1 with Boylesports.

With Celtic being so prohibitely odds-on, there are opportunities on the handicaps too. Back Hibs with a two goal start at 11/10 with Boylesports.

Finally, there's something of a clamour at Celtic to get their new all-time most decorated player James Forrest a goal this season. He has scored in 15 in a row and is desperate to make it 16 so don't be surprised if he took a penalty to get it. Back him at 7/4 to get it with Boylesports

This match between Celtic and Hibernian will be played on and kick off at 15:00. Check below for our tipsters best Celtic vs Hibernian prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.

Celtic vs Hibernian Betting Tips & Predictions
Hibs double chance
3/1
Boylesports
Hibs +2 on handicap
11/10
Boylesports
James Forrest to scre anytime
7/4
Boylesports
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