After being relegated from Europe following a double loss to Buda Glimt (5: 1 overall) Celtic returned to the Scottish league and will focus on the championship battle. At this time the Greens are hosted by Hibernian, fifth in the table, in order to maintain the summit. Liel worked an opening in the lineup, while Nir Bitton started the game on the bench.
Although the European journey ended in disappointment, but when it comes to the league, Celtic’s situation is brilliant. Ang’s Postcoglow’s team counts eight consecutive victories, including 0: 3 over Glasgow Rangers in the big derby and also a 0: 2 victory over Hibernian. The impressive streak has secured her first place and she wants to regain the championship title, having lost it last season.
The hosts defeated Ross County 0: 2 in the last round from the bottom and interrupted a streak of six league games without a win. As a result, it has lost altitude and is now in fifth place a point away from fourth-placed Dundee United. This is the fourth meeting of the season between the teams, with Celtic winning all three of the previous ones, including 1: 2 in the League Cup final.
Liel Abda experienced a dizzying breakout season overseas. So far this season he has partnered in 43 games in all competitions in which he has scored 14 goals and netted 11 more. In the Scottish League he scored nine and cooked seven. Nir Bitton is also a full partner for Celtic’s season and made 32 appearances this season in which he scored twice and cooked twice and even wore the captain’s ribbon several times.
Hibernian composition: Matt Macy, Rocky Bushiri, Chris Caden, Josh Campbell, Josh Doig, Jake Doyle-Hayes, Sylvester Jasper, Kevin Nisbet, Ryan Portaus, Luis Stevenson and Dry White.
Celtic composition: Joe Hart, Josip Yuranovich, Cameron Carter Vikris, Callum McGregor, Tom Rogich, Greg Taylor, Carl Starflet, Rao Tata, Daisen Mada, Juta and Liel Abda.