Celtic vs Hibernian – Match Preview and Team Updates

Published On: February 22, 2026
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Celtic and Hibernian will face each other at Celtic Park on Sunday in a Scottish Premiership match.

Match Preview and Team News

  • Date: Sunday, 22nd February.
  • Kick-off: 3pm BST.
  • Venue: Celtic Park, Glasgow.

Celtic Team News

Celtic will be without several key players due to injuries. Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Arne Engels, Callum Osmand, and Jota are all sidelined.

Following the 4-1 loss to Stuttgart in the Europa League, interim manager Martin O’Neill may change up the starting lineup.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who scored a late winner against Livingston, might start in this match.

Marcelo Saracchi and Yang Hyun-Jun are also options to start as they have recovered from hamstring injuries.

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Hibernian Team News

Hibernian manager David Gray will have several players missing for the trip to Glasgow. Chris Cadden, Grant Hanley, Jordan Obita, Josh Mulligan, and Munashe Garananga are unavailable due to injuries.

On a positive note, January signing Ante Suto has made an impact, scoring in his last game and could start in this match.

Form

Celtic

The recent 4-1 defeat at home against Stuttgart has put Celtic’s European hopes at risk. However, they are unbeaten in their last six league matches, winning five and drawing one in the Scottish Premiership.

Celtic is currently third in the league table with 54 points from 26 matches (17 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses). They trail leaders Hearts by six points but have two games in hand.

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Hibernian

Hibernian have had a mixed season but have been improving lately.

They are in fifth place in the Scottish Premiership with 42 points from 27 matches (11 wins, 9 draws, and 7 losses). Their recent 2-0 win over St Mirren was notable, with goals from Owen Elding and Ante Suto.

Predicted Lineups

Celtic: Schmeichel; Araujo, Trusty, Scales, Saracchi; McGregor, Oxlade-Chamberlain; Maeda, Nygren, Hyun-Jun; Cvancara.

Hibernian: Sallinger; O’Hora, Kiranga, Iredale; Passlack, Barlaser, Andrews, Cadden; McGrath; Elding, Suto.

How to Watch Celtic vs Hibernian?

The match will be available live on Celtic TV for viewers in the UK.

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