The Hibs keeper at fault with the two goals in my opinion. Let's hope Hibs to make a comeback in the second half (that was difficult for a Jambo to say).
David
You really do have to question David Gray, I suspect Hibs punched way above their weight last season. Hibs have spent a lot of money in the transfer market and have done good individual players but something is just not right, lack of experience across all coaching areas.
Jay
Celtic are on their way to three points at Easter Road after goals from Daizen Maeda and Arne Engels.
Hibs were the livelier side in the first half hour, with Martin Boyle guilty of missing a sitter for the second game running.
Then it all went very wrong very quickly for the hosts, with 33 seconds between the goals.
The first came from a goalkeeper's pass, with Reo Hatate more switched on than Miguel Chaiwa. Hibs were still reeling from that lapse when Engels nodded in.
Image source, SNSHibernian 0-2 Celtic
Celtic take their first corner of the game. Liam Scales is penalised for a bit of grappling with Rocky Bushiri though.
Hibernian 0-2 Celtic
Three minutes of stoppage time to go before the interval.
Hibernian 0-2 Celtic
Scott Allan
Former Celtic & Hibs midfielder on BBC Sportsound
The Celtic players look like they are really enjoying this now after an uncomfortable start.
Hibernian 0-2 Celtic
Celtic are flowing now as a back-heel from Daizen Maeda sets up a shooting chance for Marcelo Saracchi.
The left-back cuts across the first-time effort and it just curls away from the target, clattering against the post.
Hibernian 0-2 Celtic
Celtic hadn't managed a shot on target at the time this simple finish left Daizen Maeda's boot.
Not even a minute later, they were two goals ahead.
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Quick change for Jack Iredale.
Hibs fans are in no mood to see the funny side.
Hibernian 0-2 Celtic
Someone needs to tell Jack Iredale he has the wrong top on...
The Hibs sub has taken the shirt of team-mate Kanayo Megwa.
Don't think I've seen that before.
Hibernian 0-2 Celtic
Nicky Cadden has picked up a knock and can't continue. Jack Iredale is the Hibs replacement.
Hibernian 0-2 Celtic
Miguel Chaiwa's day gets a bit worse after his role in gifting Celtic the opener.
Now he's on a yellow after catching Colby Donovan with a late tackle.
Hibernian 0-2 Celtic
Kheredine Idessane
BBC Scotland at Easter Road
The Martin O'Neill factor is working again.
As self-inflicted as the first goal was from a Hibs point of view, it all comes from Reo Hatate, re-energised under the interim manager, pressing high on the defence.
The new energy flowing through the side under the veteran former boss also led to a quickfire second.
The away fans are chanting his name and also singing 'sack the board' in the same sentence. Erm, did the board not appoint O'Neill?
Hibernian 0-2 Celtic
Just 33 seconds between those goals... That has taken the wind right out of the home fans' sails after their team's bright start.
Hibernian 0-2 Celtic
Scott Allan
Former Celtic & Hibs midfielder on BBC Sportsound
From a Hibs point of view, it's really disappointing. You go a goal down, you have to regroup. You have to ride it for a wee bit, Celtic had their tails up.
Arne Engels
A quick one-two from Celtic and Hibs are on the canvas seeing stars.
Yang Hyun-Jun breaks down the left and his cross is met by a firm header from Arne Engels.
The Belgian takes a kick to the head in the process and Jamie McGrath is booked for the desperate challenge.
Image source, SNSHibernian 0-2 Celtic
Kheredine Idessane
BBC Scotland at Easter Road
Celtic cannot believe their luck.
For the second game in a row, a poor pass from a goalkeeper lets Reo Hatate steal possession, then roll the ball to his right for Daizen Maeda to have a tap in.
Totally self-inflicted. Home boss David Gray will be raging.
Daizen Maeda
Hibs shoot themselves in the foot and Celtic lead.
Goalkeeper Raphael Sallinger rolls a terrible pass out to Miguel Chaiwa, who is bounced off the ball by Reo Hatate.
He then squares for Daizen Maeda to knock home.
Image source, SNSHibernian 0-0 Celtic
Kheredine Idessane
BBC Scotland at Easter Road
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill was singing young Colby Donovan's praises for his efforts against Feyenoord in the Europa League win through the week.
I suspect he's not nearly as happy with his right-back this afternoon so far. He's made a couple of early mistakes and is already on a booking. At this rate, I'll wager he doesn't last the 90.
Martin should stay even just till January. HUGE gamble to bring in Nancy right now. He's not got the CV, plays 3 at the back....and has Hearts, League Cup final, Europa and Rangers before Jan 3rd.
David
Hibernian 0-0 Celtic
It looks like Hibs are targeting teenager Colby Donovan as Jamie McGrath surges past the the full-back, who was booked not so long ago.
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 29 | 11 | 18 | 31 |
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| 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 29 |
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| 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 22 |
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| 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 22 |
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| 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 24 | 18 | 6 | 21 |
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| 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 21 | -2 | 20 |
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| 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 17 |
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| 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 21 | -2 | 15 |
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| 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 25 | -13 | 12 |
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| 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 26 | -11 | 11 |
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| 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 19 | -10 | 10 |
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| 14 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 26 | -11 | 8 |
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Manager: David Martindale
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Jimmy Thelin
Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Manager: David Martindale
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Jimmy Thelin
Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
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Livingston are unbeaten in their last four home league games against Aberdeen (W2 D2) since a 1-2 reverse in August 2021. Both of their last two at home to the Dons, though, have finished 0-0.
Aberdeen are unbeaten in their last six league meetings with Livingston (W3 D3) since a 2-1 defeat in November 2022.
Should Livingston lose this game, they will be the first side to earn eight or fewer points from their first 14 games of a Scottish Premiership season since Hamilton Academical in 2020-21 (8). Six of the last eight sides to have eight or fewer points from their first 14 matches of a Scottish top-flight campaign went on to be relegated.
Aberdeen have won four of their last six league games (D1 L1), more than their previous 17 beforehand (W3 D4 L10).
Aberdeen are winless in their last 10 away league games against newly promoted opponents (D3 L7) since a 3-1 win over Ross County in November 2019. The Dons have lost each of their last four away league games to promoted clubs in a row.
