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What Hibs vs Celtic stats really say about Marink Reedijk’s bold post-match claims

Hibs manager Marink Reedijk believes his side deserved something from their 2-1 defeat to Celtic at Easter Road, and he wasn’t particularly impressed by Martin…

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 4:00 PM
What Hibs vs Celtic stats really say about Marink Reedijk’s bold post-match claims
Key Things to Know
  • Match statistics offer mixed support for Hibs manager Marink Reedijk's claim that his team matched Celtic.
  • Celtic defeated Hibs 2-1 at Easter Road under manager Martin O'Neill.
  • Hibs recorded a slightly higher expected goals tally of 1.19 compared to Celtic's 1.15.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Hibs manager Marink Reedijk claimed his side matched Celtic and deserved at least a draw following their 2-1 defeat at Easter Road. Reedijk stated that Celtic struggled to create chances until late in the match, arguing that Hibs nullified the attacking quality of Martin O'Neill's side.

According to FotMob statistics, Hibs registered an expected goals tally of 1.19 compared to Celtic's 1.15, supporting Reedijk's view on chance quality. However, Celtic controlled 61% possession and produced 15 shots, with Camilo Duran scoring and Raphael Sallinger making key saves.

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