Celtic take on Hibernian in the last-16 of the Scottish League Cup on Sunday - kick-off 3pm.
There have been some shocks in the last-16 of the Scottish League Cup and Hibernian will be looking to add another one on Sunday.
They travel to Glasgow to face Celtic, with manager David Gray looking for a better result than the recent 2-0 defeat they suffered in the Premiership. Nicolas Kuhn and Callum McGregor on target for the Hoops that day.
The Scottish League Cup was the only trophy Brendan Rodgers didn't get his hands on last season and the Carnlough man will be hoping to put that right having lost at this stage last season against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.
Can they avoid any slip-up against Hibs though?
Here's more info on the game and how to watch it.
The game is being played at Celtic Park on Sunday, August 18.
The game is being shown live on Premier Sports 1 in the UK, with coverage beginning at 2.30pm. The game can also be streamed on the Premier Player. Those looking to subscribe to the channel can do so HERE for a monthly fee from £10.99.
Brendan Rodgers and Celtic booked their place in the quarter finals of Premier Sports Cup with a 3-1 win against Hibs.
The Hoops were hurting after last season's last 16 defeat to Kilmarnock at Rugby Park, but came quickly out the blocks to race into a 2-0 lead within 17 minutes. Daizen Maeda turned home Reo Hatate's cross and then doubled his tally minutes later, beating Josef Bursik at close range after latching onto James Forrest's pass.
Hibs were running the risk of getting blown away only to go into the interval with a lifeline thanks to a superb header from Mykola Kukharevych from Martin Boyle's free-kick delivery. But the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup holders regained the initiative after the break and a costly error in the Hibs back line allowed Nicholas Kuhh to force home a third goal to round off the scoring.
Celtic will face Falkirk at home in the last eight while David Gray's Hibs need to bounce back from three games without a win against Dundee at Easter Road in the league next weekend.
Team News & Lineups
Celtic:
Schmeichel, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor, McGregor, O'Riley, Hatate, Forrest, Kuhn, Maeda Subs: Sinisalo, Palma, Idah, Yang, Holm, Bernardo, Raltson, Welsh, Turley
Hibs:
Burski, Miller, Ekpiteta, O'Hora, Boyle, Newell, Obita, Moriah-Welsh, Campbell, Rocky, Kuharevich Subs: Smith, Levitt, C. Cadden, Amos, McKirdy, N. Cadden, Bowie, Megwa, Molotnikov
Brutally honest Brendan Rodgers admits he still doesn't know if Matt O’Riley will be a Celtic player at the end of the window amid an on-air grilling over the midfielder's future.
Europa League winners Atalanta have had multiple bids knocked back by the Hoops for the Danish star, the latest of which was worth £23million. Fellow Serie A side Inter Milan have also been credited with an interest, while Atletico Madrid and Brighton are also keen on the 23-year-old.
Hibs boss David Gray has bemoaned more individual mistakes that have left his team without a victory in their last three matches, shipping eight goals in the process.
We tweaked the shape a bit to stay in the game because Celtic were dominating and we were too passive. We get ourselves back into the game with a good header from a set piece which gave us a bit of belief.
The start of the second half was fine but an individual error has then cost us again. It's exactly the type of thing we have guarded against happening. It can't be accepted.
The Japanese star took centre stage by scoring two goals through the middle in Kyogo's absence, earning a rave review from his captan.
He was excellent. Obviously he has that pace at the top end of the pitch and makes brilliant runs. He is a dream for a midfield player and gets his goals. Big shoes to fill, but he done excellent.
Celtic's reward for their 3-1 victory against Hibs is a home tie against Falkirk for a place in the last four.
The tie will take place on the weekend of September 21/22.
How to Watch the Game
The game is being shown live on Premier Sports 1 in the UK, with coverage beginning at 2.30pm. The game can also be streamed on the Premier Player.
Those looking to subscribe to the channel can do so HERE for a monthly fee from £10.99.
Match Preview
Celtic have gotten off to a brilliant start in the league. In their opening two matches, the Hoops have scored six goals while conceding none and are in familiar territory, at the top of the table. Brendan Rodgers can be happy with how his side performed in both matches and now, he faces Hibernian for the second time in a week.
This match will be played in the Scottish League Cup. It is the luck of the draw that Celtic drew Hibernian in the competition at the same time as playing them in the league. Regardless, the Hoops will hope to keep up their win streak with another victory.
With that being said, here's our Celtic vs Hibernian preview. It will feature everything you must know about the match, including team news, predicted lineups and information about how to watch on TV.
Key Facts
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Celtic and Hibernian meet a lot. In the last five meetings between the two sides, the Hoops have won three, drawn one and lost one.
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The Hoops have scored an average of 3.2 goals per match against the Hibees over the last five fixtures.
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Daizen Maeda returned from injury in the last match against Hibernian and is expected to start this time around.
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New signing Adam Idah will be in the squad and could make his second debut for the club.
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Hibernian are without Hyeokkyu Kwon, Elie Youan, and Junior Hoilett.
Predicted Lineups
Celtic: Schmeichel; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor; O'Riley, McGregor, Hatate; Kuhn, Idah, Maeda
Hibernian: Bursik; Miller, Ekpiteta, O'Hora, Obita; Newell, Levitt, Bowie; Boyle, Cadden, Molotnikov
Prediction
In the last five meetings between Celtic and Hibernian, the Hoops have a great record. They have won three, drawn one and lost one. There is also a great potential for goals to be scored in this game, with an average of 3.2 goals per match over the last five fixtures.
In the League Cup fixture, we think Celtic will advance comfortably. Let's go with an optimistic Celtic 3-1 Hibernian prediction.
Follow The Match Live
Stay tuned for all the latest updates and reactions from Celtic Park.
Where to Watch
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United Kingdom: Premier Sports 1, Premier Sports Player
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Republic of Ireland: Premier Sports Player, Premier Sports 1
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United States of America: Paramount+, Celtic TV
Celtic's Run To The Quarter Finals
Celtic have a home tie against Falkirk in the quarter-finals of the Premier Sports Cup, which will take place on the weekend of September 21/22. The Hoops will be hoping to go all the way and lift the trophy after losing out to Kilmarnock last season.
The Story So Far
Brendan Rodgers will be looking to put right the early shock exit in this competition last August down at Rugby Park, that being the ONLY domestic cup match he has last as Celtic manager.
Hibs will be trying to figure out how to lay a glove on the Champions after such a timid showing on their own patch last weekend where Celtic ran out comfortable winners after first half goals from Nicolas Kuhn and Callum McGregor.
Brendan Rodgers at his outstanding media conference on Friday afternoon advised that injury doubt Alistair Johnston should make it but Kyogo will sit this one out after his shoulder problem re-emerged at Easter Road. Mikey Johnston is missing today after that blow to the face from the Hibs goalkeeper. The second time in two matches that a keeper has flattened a Celtic forward without punishment.
Luis Palma will miss the game after taking a heavy knock against Kilmarnock on flag-day but should be fine for next Sunday’s trip to Paisley to face St Mirren.
New £9.5m signing Adam Idah will be in the squad with Brendan having to decide whether the Irishman is good to go straight away or alternatively if Daizen Maeda starts with Idah coming on after an hour.
More News
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Celtic stormed into the Premier Sports Cup quarter finals as hapless Hibs were put to the sword by the Hoops for the second week in a row with Daizen Maeda at the double at Parkhead in a 3-1 victory.
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The Japanese star took centre stage by scoring two goals through the middle in Kyogo's absence, earning a rave review from his captain.
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Celtic have gotten off to a brilliant start in the league. In their opening two matches, the Hoops have scored six goals while conceding none and are in familiar territory, at the top of the table. Brendan Rodgers can be happy with how his side performed in both matches and now, he faces Hibernian for the second time in a week.
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Hibs boss David Gray has bemoaned more individual mistakes that have left his team without a victory in their last three matches, shipping eight goals in the process.
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Brutally honest Brendan Rodgers admits he still doesn't know if Matt O’Riley will be a Celtic player at the end of the window amid an on-air grilling over the midfielder's future.
Conclusion
Celtic will be looking to continue their winning start to the season with a victory over Hibernian in the Scottish League Cup. The Hoops have a strong record against the Hibees and will be confident of progressing to the quarter-finals.
It should be an entertaining match, and we can't wait to see how it unfolds. COYBIG!
