Celtic will face Hibernian in a Scottish Premiership match on Sunday. Currently, Celtic is in second place with 70 points, trailing league leaders Hearts by three points.
Key points
Celtic faces Hibernian in a Scottish Premiership match
The match is scheduled for Sunday
Celtic is in second place with 70 points
Celtic trails league leaders Hearts by three points
The match will take place in Edinburgh
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Hibernian vs Celtic – Match preview and team news
Hibernian vs Celtic – Match preview and team news
Celtic travels to Edinburgh as they face Hibernian in a Scottish Premiership clash on Sunday.
Celtic are currently sitting in second position with 70 points in the table, just three points behind league leader Hearts.
Hibernian vs Celtic – Match preview and team news
Date: Sunday, 3rd May.
Kick-off: 12pm BST
Venue: Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh.
Hibernian team news
Hibernian enters this clash at Easter Road severely hampered by a wave of suspensions following a disciplinary meltdown in the recent Edinburgh derby.
Manager David Gray will be forced to reshape his defensive unit as Raphael Sallinger, Felix Passlack, and Grant Hanley all serve bans; Sallinger and Passlack are out due to red cards.
These absences likely pave the way for Jordan Smith and youngster Kanayochukwu Megwa to step into the starting lineup.
On the injury front, the Hibees remain without Rudi Molotnikov (ankle) and Munashe Garananga (hamstring), both of whom are still recovering from injury issues.
There is a slight boost, however, as midfielder Josh Mulligan has returned to training following an ankle problem and may feature on the bench.
Celtic team news
Q&A
What time is the Hibernian vs Celtic match on Sunday?
The match time is not specified in the provided information.
What position is Celtic in the Scottish Premiership table?
Celtic is currently in second position with 70 points.
How many points separate Celtic from the league leaders?
Celtic is three points behind league leaders Hearts.
Where is the Hibernian vs Celtic match being held?
The match is being held in Edinburgh.
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Martin O’Neill’s squad is still without several vital first-team regulars, including goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, who remains sidelined with a shoulder injury, leaving Viljami Sinisalo to continue between the sticks.
The defensive line is also missing Cameron Carter-Vickers (Achilles) and Julian Araujo (thigh), while Jota and Colby Donovan remain out with knee and hamstring issues respectively.
Also unavailable due to injury issues are Callum Osmand and Adam Montgomery, both of them are expected to return in late May.
Despite these setbacks, the squad has been bolstered by the successful return of Alistair Johnston, who may start on the bench.
In the attack, the inform Daizen Maeda will lead the line alongside James Forrest and Benjamin Nygren. With no fresh injuries reported following their victory over Falkirk, Celtic arrives in Edinburgh with a settled, albeit thin, matchday squad determined to close the gap at the top.
Form
Hibernian
Hibernian’s recent form has been inconsistent, following a stretch of back-to-back league defeats against Aberdeen (2-0) and a painful 2-1 derby loss to Heart of Midlothian. Although the Hibees had been strong at Easter Road, remaining unbeaten in nine home games before the derby. Currently sitting 5th with 51 points, David Gray’s side is fighting for a top-four finish to ensure European qualification.
Celtic
Celtic arrives at Easter Road in excellent domestic form, boasting a three-match winning streak. Recent results include a dominant 6-2 thrashing of St Mirren in the cup game and a steady 3-1 victory over Falkirk in the league last weekend. With just four matches remaining in the league this season, Martin O’Neill’s men must continue winning to keep pressure on in the title race.
