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Aberdeen FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2018-19
Aberdeen FC
3 – 4
Full Time
Celtic FC
Wed 26 Dec 2018 · 14:00 UTC Pittodrie Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Niall McGinn 38' Y
Stevie May 52' Y
Y 90' Scott Sinclair
Sam Cosgrove 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Aberdeen FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League at Pittodrie Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Stuart Stevenson
  • Referee William Collum
  • Referee David Doig
  • Referee Greg Aitken

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Heart of Midlothian FC 33 70
2 Rangers FC 33 69
3 Celtic FC 33 67
4 Motherwell FC 33 54
5 Hibernian FC 33 51
6 Falkirk FC 33 46
7 Dundee United FC 33 40
8 Aberdeen FC 33 33
9 Dundee FC 33 33
10 St. Mirren FC 33 30
11 Kilmarnock FC 33 28
12 Livingston FC 33 16

Head-to-Head

5
23
Aberdeen FC 28 games · Avg 3.3 goals Celtic FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-12-26 Aberdeen FC 3–4 Celtic FC 2018-09-29 Celtic FC 1–0 Aberdeen FC

Recent Form

Aberdeen FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Celtic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
#8 Position #3
33 Points 67
33 Played 33
9 / 6 / 18 W / D / L 21 / 4 / 8
33 Scored 59
48 Conceded 35
-15 GD +24
1.00 PPG 2.03
27% Win % 64%

Key Stats

54% Both Teams to Score
H2H (28 games)
64% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Aberdeen FC are 8th (33 pts). Celtic FC are 3rd (67 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Aberdeen FC to score. At the same time, Celtic FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 6' Goal! Scott Sinclair scores his 40 goal in 410 matches.
  • 11' Filip Benkovic has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 410 appearances.
  • 16' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Aberdeen FC that had 350 games and scored 357 goals.
  • 21' Celtic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 24' Brilliant from the ! Stevie May makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 24.
  • 29' Lewis Ferguson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Aberdeen FC tonight.
  • 34' With 0 assists to his name this season, Shaleum Logan is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Celtic FC.
  • 38' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Niall McGinn.
  • 43' Celtic FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 46' Aberdeen FC make a change. Niall McGinn trudges off to be replaced by Scott Wright on 46 minutes.
  • 51' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 52' That is a Yellow card for Aberdeen FC. Stevie May will be fuming at that decision.
  • 57' The home supporters are growing impatient. Aberdeen FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 62' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kristoffer Ajer, as he is very good at scoring at Pittodrie Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 67' Aberdeen FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 67.
  • 70' The Celtic FC manager makes a substitution. Callum McGregor departs to be replaced by Odsonne Edouard.
  • 75' Aberdeen FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 76' A goal from the England international Scott Sinclair! He fires home on 76 to make it 1-2!
  • 76' Another change for Aberdeen FC made on 76 minute. Stevie May leaves to be changed by James Wilson.
  • 81' 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.
  • 83' What composure from Sam Cosgrove! The England international strokes it home. 2-2.
  • 86' What a moment for Odsonne Edouard! That strike on 86 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 88' GOAL! Scott Sinclair scores on 88. Assisted by Odsonne Edouard
  • 89' James Forrest makes way for Kristoffer Ajer at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Celtic FC.
  • 90' GOAL! Lewis Ferguson scores on 90. Assisted by Connor McLennan
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Scott Sinclair argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Aberdeen FC.

Lineups

Aberdeen FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

Celtic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brendan Rodgers

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lewis Ferguson 8
Kyogo Furuhashi 6
Jota 6
Callum McGregor 6
Odsonne Edouard 5
Reo Hatate 5
Scott Sinclair 4
Liel Abada 3

Head to Head

2018-12-26 Aberdeen FC 3–4 Celtic FC 2018-09-29 Celtic FC 1–0 Aberdeen FC

Aberdeen FC Form

2018-12-26 Aberdeen FC 3–4 Celtic FC L 2018-12-22 Aberdeen FC 2–0 Heart of Midlothian FC W 2018-12-18 Aberdeen FC 5–1 Dundee FC W 2018-12-15 St. Mirren FC 1–2 Aberdeen FC W 2018-12-11 Aberdeen FC 3–2 Livingston FC W 2018-12-08 Aberdeen FC 0–2 St. Johnstone FC L

Celtic FC Form

2018-12-26 Aberdeen FC 3–4 Celtic FC W 2018-12-22 Celtic FC 3–0 Dundee FC W 2018-12-19 Celtic FC 3–0 Motherwell FC W 2018-12-16 Hibernian FC 2–0 Celtic FC L 2018-12-13 Celtic FC 1–2 FC Red Bull Salzburg L 2018-12-08 Celtic FC 5–1 Kilmarnock FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.61 Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.1 Celtic FC xG
I would bet for: Aberdeen FC or Celtic FC 75% + Over 2.5 goals 70%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Aberdeen FC31% Draw25% Celtic FC44%
Actual: Celtic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes70% 0% No30%
Avg goals/match: 3.71
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 88%
12%
± 2.5 70%
30%
± 3.5 50%
50%
± 4.5 31%
69%

Double Chance

Aberdeen FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Celtic FC
69%
Aberdeen FC or Celtic FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Aberdeen FC24% Draw39% Celtic FC37%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–4 not predicted
3 – 4
Actual
1 – 1
9.1%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 2
6.7%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 3
5.8%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 3
4.7%
0 – 1
4.6%
0 – 3
3.7%
0 – 0
3.7%
3 – 2
3.6%
3 – 1
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC

Handicap Aberdeen FC covers Push Celtic FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 15% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 52% — 48%
+1 52% 19% 29%
+1.5 71% — 29%
+2 71% 15% 14%
+2.5 86% — 14%

Clean Sheet

Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.