Aberdeen FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Aberdeen FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League at Pittodrie Stadium.
- Aberdeen FC 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Celtic FC 13 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stuart Stevenson
- Referee William Collum
- Referee David Doig
- Referee Greg Aitken
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Celtic FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 22 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Dec | Dundee FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Dec | Livingston FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 08 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Aberdeen FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 22 Dec | Dundee FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Dec | Motherwell FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Dec | Hibernian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Dec | FC Red Bull Salzburg | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | H | 5–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Aberdeen FC | Celtic FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #1 |
| 11 | Points | 31 |
| 12 | Played | 13 |
| 3 / 2 / 7 | W / D / L | 10 / 1 / 2 |
| 12 | Scored | 28 |
| 18 | Conceded | 10 |
| -6 | GD | +18 |
| 0.92 | PPG | 2.38 |
| 25% | Win % | 77% |
Key Stats
52%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (29 games)
H2H (29 games)
66%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
38%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
Aberdeen FC are 11th (11 pts). Celtic FC are 1st (31 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/4
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Celtic FC
0-15
6/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
7/4
46-60
6/1
61-75
3/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
| Kevin Nisbet | 4 G | 3 A |
| Connor Ronan | 2 G | 2 A |
| Ayoub Mouloua | 2 G | |
| Lewis Mayo | 1 G |
Celtic FC
| Camilo Duran | 7 G | 6 A |
| Benjamin Nygren | 6 G | 3 A |
| Kasper Hogh | 3 G | 3 A |
| Liam Scales | 3 G | 1 A |
| Hyun-jun Yang | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Aberdeen FC and Celtic FC has kicked off!
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Aberdeen FC and Celtic FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 6' Against the run of play, Scott Sinclair has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 11' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Filip Benkovic made 429 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 16' Over 16 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 21' Celtic FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 24' GOAL! Stevie May fires home to make it 1-1!
- 29' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 34' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 34 minutes.
- 38' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Niall McGinn.
- 43' A quiet spell here at Pittodrie Stadium. Celtic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 46' Scott Wright is ready to make an impact after coming on for Niall McGinn at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' Scotland international Lewis Ferguson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 52' A meaty challenge results in booking for Stevie May on 52.
- 57' Celtic FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Benjamin Nygren scoring 1 goals.
- 62' With 0 assists to his name this season, Shaleum Logan is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Celtic FC.
- 67' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 70' The whistle greets Callum McGregor as he departs to be replaced by Odsonne Edouard.
- 75' Emilio Izaguirre, a Honduras , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 76' Assisted by James Forrest with the perfectly-timed delivery and Scott Sinclair makes no mistake. 1-2!
- 76' James Wilson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Stevie May at the 76 minute mark.
- 81' The home supporters are growing impatient. Aberdeen FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 83' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Sam Cosgrove makes no mistake. 2-2!
- 86' Odsonne Edouard puts Celtic FC on the lead.
- 88' Scott Sinclair makes a hat-trick on 88.
- 89' James Forrest makes way for Kristoffer Ajer at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Celtic FC.
- 90' A stunning finish from Lewis Ferguson — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Scott Sinclair argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Celtic FC take all three points.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Stevie May ↓ James Wilson 76'
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 3
- 5
- 21
-
10
Niall McGinn ↓ Scott Wright 46'
- 16
- 19
- 27
Bench
- 8
-
9
James Wilson ↑ 76'
- 7
- 25
-
15
Scott Wright ↑ 46'
- 24
- 20
Coach
Derek McInnes
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 23
- 20
- 1
- 11
- 8
-
49
James Forrest ↓ Kristoffer Ajer 89'
-
3
Emilio Izaguirre ↓ Jonny Hayes 46'
- 42
- 32
- 17
Bench
-
15
Jonny Hayes ↑ 46'
- 21
- 29
-
35
Kristoffer Ajer ↑ 89'
- 73
-
22
Odsonne Edouard ↑ 70'
- 56
Coach
Brendan Rodgers
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lewis Ferguson | 8 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 6 |
| Jota | 6 |
| Callum McGregor | 6 |
| Reo Hatate | 5 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 5 |
| Hyun-jun Yang | 4 |
| Scott Sinclair | 4 |
Aberdeen FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.47
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.28
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 71% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.75
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
51%
Draw or Celtic FC
73%
Aberdeen FC or Celtic FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–4 not predicted3 – 4Actual
1 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
8.7%
1 – 3
6.5%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
4.9%
2 – 3
4.8%
0 – 3
4.6%
1 – 4
3.7%
0 – 0
3.6%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 13% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +1 | 46% | 20% | 34% |
| +1.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +2 | 66% | 16% | 18% |
| +2.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.