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May 26, 2013 at 3pm UK
 
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Preview: Hibernian vs. Celtic

Sports Mole previews the Scottish Cup final between Hibernian and Celtic at Hampden Park.

Celtic will be looking to secure the league and cup double when they take on Hibernian in the Scottish Cup final on Sunday.

Neil Lennon's side won their 44th league title in April and they will be seeking a 36th Scottish Cup success against their Edinburgh opponents at Hampden Park.

Hibernian have not won the cup since 1902 when they beat Celtic 1-0 in the final.

Pat Fenlon's side reached last year's final but were beaten 5-1 by rivals Hearts.

Hibs head into this year's showpiece off the back of three straight wins and are unbeaten in six matches since losing 3-0 to Celtic in April.

Hibernian captain James McPake is out of the final after failing to recover from a back injury, Jordon Forster could be handed a start in his absence.

Lennon could name the same Celtic side which beat Dundee United 4-0 last weekend, with Georgios Samaras and Gary Hooper starting up front.

Recent form

Hibernian: LDDWWW

Celtic: WWLDWW

Possible starting lineups

Hibernian: Williams; McGivern, Hanlon, Maybury, Forster; Claros, Stevenson, Taiwo, Harris; Griffiths, Caldwell

Celtic: Forster; Lustig, Ambrose, Wilson, Izaguirre; Brown, Commons, Ledley, McCourt; Samaras, Hooper

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