Feb 27th features a match where Hibernian will host Celtic at Easter Road Stadium in a meeting of these two closely matched Premiership teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 5 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. Hibernian is fresh off their 2-0 shutout win against Ross County. Jake Doyle Hayes struck first for Hibernian in the 50th minute, then Jake Doyle Hayes added another in the 78th minute In the end, Ross County was frustrated by Hibernian’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Hibernian ended the match with the shutout victory. Hibernian is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Celtic recorded a 3-2 win against Dundee. Danny Mullen struck first for Dundee in the 26th minute, but Giorgos Giakoumakis got the equalizer for Celtic in the 34th minute But luckily in the 86th minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by Giorgos Giakoumakis. Celtic looks to continue their winning ways, having 9 wins in their last 10 matches.
In their last match together, in Celtic Park, Celtic was victorious by a score of 2 to 0. Daizen Maeda scored the first goal for Celtic in the 4th minute, then Josip Juranović added another in the 25th minute on a penalty shot In the end, Hibernian couldn’t muster any offence and Celtic ran away with the shutout win.
Celtic is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Abada and Giorgos Giakoumakis each having 3 goals in their last 5. Hibernian’s most prolific scorer has been Jake Doyle Hayes. The Irish midfielder has netted three goals over the last 5 matches.