Celtic will look to go level on points with Hearts at the top of the table as they take on Hibs at Easter Road this Sunday (kick-off: 12pm).
Scheduled to play 24 hours before Hearts’ game against Rangers, Martin O’Neill’s men can match the Jambos’ points total with a victory over Hibs as they look to add pressure to their title rivals.
The defending champions will be boosted by their 3-1 win over Falkirk last weekend, though they’ll face a wounded Hibs side desperate to respond after losing 2-1 to rivals Hearts last week in a game that saw them reduced to nine men.
Ahead of the game at Easter Road, The Scotsman has all the early team news.
9. Kasper Schmeichel - Celtic - OUT
The veteran Danish goalkeeper will not play again this season after being forced to undergo surgery on a shoulder injury. He is facing up to a year out, and is out of contract at Parkhead in the summer. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
10. Rudi Molotnikov - Hibs - OUT
The youngster has had his season cut short after suffering a setback in his bid to return from an ankle problem. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
11. Callum Osmand - Celtic - OUT
The teenage striker is hoping to return at some point next month following hamstring surgery, but the clash with Hibs is likely to come too soon. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
12. Cameron Carter-Vickers - Celtic - OUT
The big American has been a huge miss for Celtic this season after an Achilles injury ruled him out for the campaign. He has returned to training recently, but manager Martin O'Neill admits his still a "distance" from returning. | Local Library Photo: Local Library