Celtic vs Hibernian. Scottish Premiership.
Celtic ParkAttendance58,452.
Saturday 20 October 2018 19:00, UK
Scott Brown is set to return for Celtic after a hamstring injury as they welcome Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday.
The Hoops skipper has missed the last few games after picking up the strain, but is expected to return this weekend.
Celtic are currently in third - one point and one place behind Hibernian - and manager Brendan Rodgers had plenty of praise for the opposing side.
"I've been very impressed with Hibs. They never come to sit in and defend so it should make for a fantastic game," he said. "Neil and his staff lost important players but have replaced them with very good players. Technically they are a gifted team."
Hibernian manager Neil Lennon knows the tough task that awaits his side at Celtic Park, but believes their confidence can help them get a result.
"It's always a daunting proposition going to Celtic," he told STV. "They have players who have won seven titles in a row, they've played Champions League football, they've played international football.
"They didn't look in trouble when I watched them last time out, they were devastating. We've great respect for them but we're in good form and are going there to try and win the game."
Elsewhere for Celtic, Leigh Griffiths has been ill and will be assessed ahead of the game on Saturday. Kristoffer Ajer (hamstring) remains out alongside long-term absentee Nir Bitton (knee).
Celtic are unbeaten in their last nine league meetings with Hibernian at Celtic Park (W6 D3) since a 2-1 loss in January 2010.
After beating Celtic 2-1 in April, Hibs could win back-to-back league meetings with the Hoops for the first time since September 2007.
After winning both of their last two league games, Celtic are looking to win three consecutive Scottish Premiership matches for only the second time in 2018, and the first since January - a run which included a 1-0 win at home to Hibs.
Hibernian have won four consecutive league games; they haven't won five in a row in the top-flight since March 2011.
Celtic's James Forrest netted more goals in their 6-0 win over St. Johnstone last time out (four) than he had in his previous 28 Scottish Premiership appearances combined (three).
