Fresh from their Europa League exit at the hands of Inter Milan, things don’t get any easier for Hibs who travel to face Celtic on Sunday.
The two teams have only lost one game apiece so far this season and both have defeats have been at the hands of their city rivals – Celtic were beaten 2-0 by Rangers two weeks ago, while Hibs lost by the same scoreline to Hearts on the same day.
Last weekend Elena Sadiku’s side put four past Aberdeen, albeit conceding two goals in the process, while Hibs were comfortable 5-0 winners at home to Montrose.
But it’s the home side who will be fresher come Sunday after Hibs’ battling 1-0 defeat to Inter Milan (5-1 on aggregate) that saw them exit the Europa Cup.
Last season, Hibs beat Celtic in two out of their four meetings while the other matches ended in goalless draws.
If Celtic win on Sunday they’ll keep pressure up at the top end of the table while a defeat for Hibs would see the reigning champions drift away from the top four, although they have played one game fewer than Celtic, Rangers and Hearts.
The excitement this weekend isn’t confined to New Douglas Park, though. Glasgow City are at home to Hearts and the away side could leapfrog their opponents with a victory on Sunday (albeit City have a game in hand).
Bottom side Hamilton Accies are away to Montrose and are still searching for their first win of the season. They were beaten in three out of the four games against Montrose during their last stint in the top flight but Robert Watson’s side will be taking confidence from their narrow 1-0 defeat to Glasgow City last weekend while Craig Feroz’s side will have to bounce back from their big loss to Hibs.
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