Hibernian 1-2 Celtic: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Hibernian 1-2 Celtic in the Premiership on Sunday, 30 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Celtic took control early in the match, striking twice in quick succession to establish a commanding lead. Daizen Maeda opened the scoring in the 27th minute with a goal assisted by Reo Hatate, and Arne Engels followed up just a minute later in the 28th to make it 2-0, putting Hibernian on the back foot. The home side showed some fight but couldn’t fully recover before the break, with substitutions and yellow cards adding to the tension.

Hibernian pulled one back in the 56th minute through Martin Boyle’s penalty, briefly raising hopes of a comeback. However, Celtic held firm despite both teams picking up more yellow cards and making several substitutions in the second half. The visitors managed the game well to secure the 2-1 victory, with no further goals despite late changes.

Celtic dominated possession with 60% compared to Hibernian’s 40%, which allowed them to dictate the tempo and create more opportunities, reflected in their 50 successful dribbles against Hibernian’s 31. The corners were close at 4-3 in favour of Hibernian, but Celtic’s single assist led to one of their goals, while Hibernian relied on a penalty for their only score, with both sides using all five substitutions and picking up three yellow cards each, no reds. These stats underline Celtic’s control, as their possession and dribbling edge helped them absorb pressure after going ahead, though Hibernian’s penalty conversion showed some resilience without turning the match.

The substitutions saw Hibernian make changes at 38’ with J. Iredale replacing N. Cadden, then at 67’ J. Campbell coming on for J. Obita, and a triple switch at 79’ where J. Newell replaced M. Chaiwa, D. Barlaser came on for J. Mulligan, and T. Youan took over from M. Boyle. For Celtic, A. Ralston replaced C. Donovan at 46’, K. Tierney came on for M. Saracchi and B. Nygren for L. McCowan both at 63’, P. Bernardo replaced R. Hatate at 77’, and S. Tounekti came on for Yang Hyun-Jun at 86’; these adjustments helped maintain their lead without any injury-time goals or further penalties influencing the outcome.

The match turned decisively in Celtic’s favour with two quick goals: Daizen Maeda’s strike in the 27th minute, assisted by Reo Hatate, followed immediately by Arne Engels’ effort in the 28th, giving the visitors a 2-0 lead. Hibernian responded in the 56th minute when Martin Boyle converted a penalty to make it 2-1, but that proved their only breakthrough.

Yellow cards added to the intensity, with Celtic’s C. Donovan booked at 16’, Hibernian’s J. McGrath at 28’ and M. Chaiwa at 35’, then L. Scales for Celtic at 54’, and both K. Schmeichel for Celtic and J. Obita for Hibernian at 56’. Key substitutions, like Hibernian’s triple change at 79’ and Celtic’s adjustments throughout the second half, helped manage fatigue but didn’t alter the scoreline, with no red cards to shift the balance.

Hibernian lined up in a 3-4-1-2 formation, focusing on defensive solidity while pushing wing-backs forward to support the attack. Standout roles included Martin Boyle leading the line until his substitution, with partnerships in midfield aiming to counter Celtic’s dominance.

Celtic deployed a 4-3-3 shape, emphasising width and quick transitions through the midfield. Key partnerships saw Reo Hatate providing the assist for Daizen Maeda’s goal, with the forward line exploiting spaces effectively.

Arne Engels earned Man of the Match honours for his crucial goal in the 28th minute that doubled Celtic’s lead, showcasing composure and timing that proved decisive in securing the win.

Recent Premiership matches:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Celtic (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Motherwell (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Dundee (H)
• Win: 3-0 vs St. Mirren (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Livingston (A)

Recent Premiership matches:

• Win: 2-1 vs Hibernian (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs St. Mirren (A)
• Win: 4-0 vs Kilmarnock (H)
• Win: 4-0 vs Falkirk (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Hearts (A)

Hibernian will aim to regroup after this narrow defeat, focusing on improving their possession and finishing to climb the table in their upcoming fixture against Falkirk.

Celtic build on this victory to maintain momentum, with their next match offering a chance to extend their strong form in the league.

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