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 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Celtic FC 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stuart Stevenson
- Referee William Collum
- Referee David Doig
- Referee Greg Aitken
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | St. Mirren FC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Motherwell FC | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | Hibernian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Rangers FC | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | Falkirk FC | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | Dundee United FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 2 | 0 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #1 |
| 3 | Points | 6 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 2 / 0 / 0 |
| 2 | Scored | 6 |
| 3 | Conceded | 1 |
| -1 | GD | +5 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (28 games)
H2H (28 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
Aberdeen FC are 8th (3 pts). Celtic FC are 1st (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Celtic FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Aberdeen FC vs Celtic FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Joe Lewis needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 6' Scott Sinclair does the damage! The net is bulging and Celtic FC surge ahead!
- 11' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Filip Benkovic suffering a number of foals already.
- 16' Kristoffer Ajer has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 410 appearances.
- 21' Celtic FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 24' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Stevie May makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 29' Supporters expect more eagerness from Graeme Shinnie, as he is very good at scoring at Pittodrie Stadium with 3 goals in the last 2 games.
- 34' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jonny Hayes is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Celtic FC.
- 38' A meaty challenge results in booking for Niall McGinn on 38.
- 43' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 46' The whistle greets Niall McGinn as he departs to be replaced by Scott Wright.
- 51' It looks like no one’s ball. Celtic FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 52' Stevie May was booked on 52.
- 57' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 62' The travelling Celtic FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 67' Aberdeen FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 70' Fresh legs for Celtic FC! Odsonne Edouard comes on to replace Callum McGregor.
- 75' Celtic FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 76' The deadlock is broken! Scott Sinclair gets on the scoresheet on 76 minutes.
- 76' Aberdeen FC ring the changes. Stevie May has done his job and it is now time for James Wilson to step up.
- 81' 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.
- 83' A goal from the England international Sam Cosgrove! He fires home on 83 to make it 2-2!
- 86' Magnificent from Odsonne Edouard! That is 98 goals in 410 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 88' Magnificent from Scott Sinclair! That is 40 goals in 410 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 89' The Celtic FC bench stirs into life. James Forrest is withdrawn and Kristoffer Ajer gets his opportunity.
- 90' A goal from the Scotland international Lewis Ferguson! He fires home on 90 to make it 3-4!
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Scott Sinclair.
- 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 |
| Callum McGregor | 6 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 6 |
| Jota | 6 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 5 |
| Reo Hatate | 5 |
| Scott Sinclair | 4 |
| Liel Abada | 3 |
Aberdeen FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.37
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.72
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 76% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.09
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 4.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
44%
Draw or Celtic FC
78%
Aberdeen FC or Celtic FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–4 not predicted3 – 4Actual
1 – 2
8.3%
1 – 3
7.4%
1 – 1
7%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 3
5.6%
2 – 3
5%
1 – 4
5%
0 – 1
4.4%
2 – 1
4.3%
0 – 4
3.8%
2 – 4
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 10% | 83% |
| -0.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| +0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +1 | 35% | 20% | 45% |
| +1.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +2 | 55% | 18% | 26% |
| +2.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.