Aberdeen FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2019-20 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 John Beaton
- Referee Dougie Potter
- Referee Gavin Duncan
- Referee Graham Chambers
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | Celtic FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 19 Oct | Motherwell FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | Hibernian FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Sep | Rangers FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 21 Sep | Livingston FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Sep | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | Aberdeen FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | SS Lazio | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Oct | Ross County FC | H | 6–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | Livingston FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Oct | FC CFR 1907 Cluj | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | Hibernian FC | A | 1–1 | D |
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' Three points are at stake. Aberdeen FC host Celtic FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Aberdeen FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' A stunning finish from Odsonne Edouard — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 15' The deadlock is broken! Jeremie Frimpong gets on the scoresheet on 15 minutes.
- 20' Callum McGregor has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 3 cards already picked up this season.
- 25' Scott McKenna has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 28' The referee shows Aberdeen FC player a Yellow card on 28.
- 33' The 39-year-old Jonny Hayes has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 37' Against the run of play, James Forrest has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 42' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Boli Bolingoli made 30 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 45' A stunning finish from Mohamed Elyounoussi — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 46' James Wilson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Niall McGinn on 46 minute.
- 51' 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.
- 56' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 61' A quiet spell here at Pittodrie Stadium. Celtic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 66' The home supporters are growing impatient. Aberdeen FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 70' Vakoun Issouf Bayo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Odsonne Edouard at the 70 minute mark.
- 75' Aberdeen FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Celtic FC's shape.
- 80' Supporters expect more eagerness from Christopher Jullien, as he is very good at scoring at Pittodrie Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 81' Jon Gallagher makes way for Dean Campbell at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Aberdeen FC.
- 86' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- Another three points for Celtic FC.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 33
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 5
- 6
-
10
Niall McGinn ↓ James Wilson 46'
- 16
-
18
Connor McLennan ↓ Craig Bryson 46'
-
21
Jon Gallagher ↓ Dean Campbell 81'
Bench
-
7
Craig Bryson ↑ 46'
- 11
- 8
-
28
James Wilson ↑ 46'
- 25
-
24
Dean Campbell ↑ 81'
- 20
Coach
Derek McInnes
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 67
- 27
- 2
- 18
- 8
- 49
- 42
- 35
- 22
- 23
- 30
Bench
- 13
- 1
- 11
-
15
Jonny Hayes ↑ 81'
-
6
Nir Bitton ↑ 46'
- 33
-
10
Vakoun Issouf Bayo ↑ 70'
Coach
Neil Lennon
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 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.54
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.72
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 70% + Over 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.26
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
30%
Draw or Celtic FC
88%
Aberdeen FC or Celtic FC
82%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
14.2%
0 – 3
12.5%
0 – 1
10.5%
0 – 4
Actual
1 – 2
7.4%
1 – 3
6.8%
1 – 1
6.2%
0 – 0
5.1%
1 – 4
4.7%
0 – 5
4.6%
1 – 5
2.6%
0 – 6
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 1% | 99% |
| -1.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -1 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -0.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| +0.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| +1 | 18% | 20% | 62% |
| +1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +2 | 38% | 22% | 39% |
| +2.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
58%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.