Wednesday , 30 September 2026

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 Celtic FC 7 18
2 Rangers FC 7 16
3 Heart of Midlothian FC 7 13
4 Dundee FC 7 10
5 St. Mirren FC 7 10
6 St. Johnstone FC 7 8
7 Aberdeen FC 7 8
8 Motherwell FC 7 8
9 Dundee United FC 7 8
10 Hibernian FC 7 7
11 Falkirk FC 7 6
12 Kilmarnock FC 7 5

Head-to-Head

5
24
Aberdeen FC 29 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
#7 Position #1
8 Points 18
7 Played 7
2 / 2 / 3 W / D / L 6 / 0 / 1
7 Scored 14
8 Conceded 4
-1 GD +10
1.14 PPG 2.57
29% Win % 86%

Key Stats

52% Both Teams to Score
H2H (29 games)
66% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
43% Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season

Aberdeen FC are 7th (8 pts). Celtic FC are 1st (18 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/2
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Celtic FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
2/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Aberdeen FC
Kevin Nisbet 3 G 2 A
Lewis Mayo 1 G
Celtic FC
Benjamin Nygren 3 G 3 A
Camilo Duran 3 G 3 A
Kasper Hogh 3 G
Hyun-jun Yang 2 G
Luke McCowan 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Aberdeen FC launch into their encounter with Celtic FC.
  • 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 6' A stunning finish from Scott Sinclair — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 11' James Forrest has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
  • 16' Aberdeen FC is showing some good football. However, Aberdeen FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 21' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Connor McLennan made 355 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 24' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Stevie May makes no mistake. 1-1!
  • 29' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Aberdeen FC and Celtic FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 34' It looks like no one’s ball. Celtic FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 38' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Niall McGinn.
  • 43' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 46' Another substitution for Aberdeen FC to replace Niall McGinn by Scott Wright on 46 minute.
  • 51' Craig Gordon is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Celtic FC so far.
  • 52' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Stevie May.
  • 57' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 62' The travelling Celtic FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 67' Shaleum Logan has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 355 appearances.
  • 70' Odsonne Edouard has so much to prove this time. He replaces Callum McGregor on 70 minute.
  • 75' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 76' Scott Sinclair makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Celtic FC are in front.
  • 76' Time for substitution for Aberdeen FC. Stevie May is replaced by James Wilson.
  • 81' A quiet spell here at Pittodrie Stadium. Aberdeen FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 83' Sam Cosgrove has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 83 minutes.
  • 86' Sensational shot from Odsonne Edouard. Celtic FC is back in the lead.
  • 88' A goal from the England international Scott Sinclair! He fires home on 88 to make it 2-4!
  • 89' The whistle greets James Forrest as he departs to be replaced by Kristoffer Ajer.
  • 90' What a moment for Lewis Ferguson! That strike on 90 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Scott Sinclair is booked for Celtic FC — Yellow card on 90.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Celtic FC take all three points.

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
Callum McGregor 6
Kyogo Furuhashi 6
Jota 6
Odsonne Edouard 5
Reo Hatate 5
Scott Sinclair 4
Hyun-jun Yang 4

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
1.42 Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.05 Celtic FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 66% + Both teams to score 66%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Aberdeen FC28% Draw25% Celtic FC47%
Actual: Celtic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes66% 0% No34%
Avg goals/match: 3.47
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 66%
34%
± 3.5 45%
55%
± 4.5 27%
73%

Double Chance

Aberdeen FC or Draw
54%
Draw or Celtic FC
72%
Aberdeen FC or Celtic FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Aberdeen FC22% Draw40% Celtic FC38%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–4 not predicted
3 – 4
Actual
1 – 1
9.9%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
6.3%
2 – 1
6.2%
1 – 3
6.1%
0 – 1
5.8%
0 – 0
4.5%
0 – 3
4.4%
2 – 3
4.3%
1 – 0
3.8%
2 – 0
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC

Handicap Aberdeen FC covers Push Celtic FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 14% 74%
-0.5 26% — 74%
+0.5 49% — 51%
+1 49% 20% 30%
+1.5 70% — 30%
+2 70% 15% 15%
+2.5 85% — 15%

Clean Sheet

Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
14% ✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

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