Celtic vs Hibernian. Scottish Premiership.
Celtic Park.
After Christopher Jullien's positive Covid-19 test, 13 other Celtic players are isolating; Hibs missing goalkeeper Ofir Marciano; watch Celtic vs Hibs on Monday, kick-off 7.45pm, live on Sky Sports Football; free match highlights published on Sky Sports website, app and YouTube channel
Monday 11 January 2021 20:18, UK
Team news, stats and predictions for Celtic's home clash with Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership on Monday night.
Celtic have 13 players absent under Covid-19 protocols, having been forced to isolate following Christopher Jullien's positive test.
Manager Neil Lennon and assistant John Kennedy have also been deemed close contacts of the defender and have been required to isolate alongside their players.
The Bhoys were already sure to be without central defenders Shane Duffy and Nir Bitton for their Scottish Premiership clash.
Bitton is suspended following his Ibrox red card and Duffy will miss the game after leaving Celtic's Dubai training camp early to deal with a personal matter. The Irishman will return to the squad after Monday's game.
James Forrest remains unavailable but has stepped up his rehab work following ankle surgery.
Hibernian will again be without goalkeeper Ofir Marciano (calf).
But they have filled the void left by Marciano's injury and Dillon Barnes' return to QPR with new loan signing Matt Macey and Kevin Dabrowski, who was recalled from Dumbarton.
Kyle Magennis (hamstring) and Sean Mackie (thigh) remain out while Scott Allan is building up his fitness after illness.
Key stat: Celtic are unbeaten in six league meetings with Hibernian (W3 D3), with their last such defeat coming when current manager Neil Lennon was in the Hibs dugout in December 2018 (0-2).
How to follow: Celtic v Hibs will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football and Main Event from 7pm on Monday; kick-off at 7.45pm. Sky Sports customers can watch in-game clips in the live match blog on the Sky Sports website and app. Free highlights will also be published on the Sky Sports digital platforms later on Saturday evening.
Andy Walker's prediction: 3-0
