Scottish Premier League - Hibernian v Celtic Betting Preview

EASTER ROAD, EDINBURGH - Hibernian are as long as 9/1 (bet £1 to make £9 profit) with Betfred and totesport as they face Celtic on Sunday in the first weekend of the new SPL season. Celtic are quoted at best odds of 4/9 with William Hill to get their title challenge of to the best possible start. The draw is a top priced 7/2 chance at Paddy Power.

Hibs have brought in two old faces in Garry O'Connor and Ivan Sproule to bolster their attacking options. Hibernian manager Colin Calderwood has been playing down his sides chances of staking a claim for a European place this season, but with two fans' favourites returning to Easter Road, the fans will be expecting a good season ahead. Celtic have just one priority this season, win the title. Neil Lennon has managed to keep the majority of his squad together plus a few decent additions, which arguably gives Celtic the strongest squad in Scotland. Despite this, Lennon has been one of the more vocal SPL managers against the early start to the season, claiming his players won't be ready after such a short time off.

In the Asian Handicap betting, Hibernian +1, +1.5 is a top priced 21/20 shot with Victor Chandler while Celtic -1, -1.5 is quoted at best odds of 5/6 with bet365.

Gary Hooper, Celtic's top scorer last season, is quoted at best odds of 7/2 at Ladbrokes in the first goalscorer market. Kris Commons can be backed at best odds of 9/2 with bet365 and 888 Sport. New Hibs signing Garry O'Connor is available at best odds of 12/1 at bet365 to give the home side the lead on his return to the SPL.

In the over/under betting market, over 2.5 is quoted at best odds of 8/11 with Stan James and Blue Square while under 2.5 can be backed at top priced 6/5 with Coral.

Hibernian/Hibernian is quoted at best odds of 18/1 with Boylesports in the half-time/full-time betting, with draw/Hibernian an 18/1 shot with bet365. Celtic/Celtic is a top priced 11/10 shot with 888 Sport and Blue Square while draw/Celtic can be backed at 10/3 with Betinternet.

The match kicks off at 1230 BST on Sunday and is live on ESPN

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