SCOTTISH CUP action resumes this weekend with eight teams battling for a place at Hampden next month.
Celtic will move one step closer to clinching the Treble with a win at Parkhead, but it won’t be plain sailing for Brendan Rodgers in this quarter-final clash.
Hibs came out on top the last time these two sides met[/caption]
That’s because his side face David Gray’s Hibs team who are the Hoops’ biggest challengers for the trophy on current form after Rangers crashed out of the competition in the previous round.
It’s been a whirlwind first season as a full-time manager for the Easter Road legend after a ropey start in the dugout.
It took Hibs five games to register a win in the league and they found themselves in a shock relegation fight with Edinburgh rivals Hearts just a couple months ago.
But Gray has since turned things around in remarkable style and Hibs now sit THIRD in the Premiership after going unbeaten in 15 games across all competitions.
During that run Hibs have beaten Celtic, Hearts and held Rangers to a chaotic 3-3 draw.
Can they pull off another massive result on Sunday?
Well, beating either of the Old Firm on their own patch is always a much tougher task.
However, they will be backed by 7,000 fans of their own at Parkhead which will no doubt give them a massive boost.
SunSport has all the details you need to know ahead of the Scottish Cup showdown.
When is Celtic vs Hibs and what time does it kick off?
- Celtic take on Hibs in the quarter-final of the Scottish Cup on Sunday, March 9.
- The big showdown kicks off at 3pm.
- It will be held at Parkhead.
What TV channel is Celtic vs Hibs on and can I live stream it?
- Celtic vs Hibs will be shown live on Premier Sports 1.
- Coverage begins at 2.30pm – half an hour before kick-off.
- BBC Sportsound will have live radio coverage.
- Alternatively, you can follow all the action via SunSport’s LIVE BLOG.
Team news
Paulo Bernardo won’t be available for the hosts and it’s unlikely James Forrest will be either as the winger has only recently returned to training after his lengthy setback.
For Hibs, Kwon Hyeok-kyu is ineligible as he’s on loan from Celtic and Joe Newell Warren O’Hora are both sidelined.
Latest odds
Celtic 2/9
Draw 9/2
Hibs 8/1
*Latest odds correct from Sky Bet as of Thursday, March 6.
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