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 Andrew Dallas
- Referee David McGeachie
- Referee David Munro
- Referee Drew Kirkland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb | Celtic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Feb | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Feb | Rangers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Jan | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Jan | Motherwell FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb | Aberdeen FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Feb | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 05 Feb | Motherwell FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 02 Feb | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 29 Jan | St. Johnstone FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Jan | Ross County FC | H | 3–0 | 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' The energy levels are beginning to show. Neil Lennon might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' Magnificent from Callum McGregor! That is 46 goals in 411 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Aberdeen FC in their trying to find a way past Celtic FC's compact .
- 20' Aberdeen FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Celtic FC's shape.
- 25' Celtic FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jonny Hayes is hanging Greg Taylor on the field on 25 minute.
- 27' What a moment for Ash Taylor! That strike on 27 puts his side firmly in control.
- 32' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Aberdeen FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 37' Aberdeen FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 37.
- 39' The referee calls foul for Connor McLennan. He receives a Yellow card.
- 44' Aberdeen FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Leigh Griffiths is booked for Celtic FC — Yellow card on 45.
- 50' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 55' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 58' Ryan Christie is replacing Leigh Griffiths for the Celtic FC side.
- 63' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 67' Craig Bryson is replacing Matt Kennedy for the Aberdeen FC side.
- 72' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 77' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 79' Another substitution for Celtic FC to replace Jules Ntcham by Tom Rogic on 79 minute.
- 81' Celtic FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Kristoffer Ajer on 81.
- 83' The whistle greets Funso-King Ojo as he departs to be replaced by Sam Cosgrove.
- 88' Nir Bitton has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Celtic FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
22
Funso-King Ojo ↓ Sam Cosgrove 83'
- 14
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 5
- 10
- 19
- 18
-
23
Matt Kennedy ↓ Craig Bryson 67'
- 9
Bench
- 17
-
7
Craig Bryson ↑ 67'
- 25
- 24
-
16
Sam Cosgrove ↑ 83'
- 20
- 8
Coach
Derek McInnes
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 67
- 2
-
9
Leigh Griffiths ↓ Ryan Christie 58'
- 8
- 49
- 6
- 42
-
21
Jules Ntcham ↓ Tom Rogic 79'
- 35
- 22
-
3
Greg Taylor ↓ Jonny Hayes 25'
Bench
- 27
-
18
Tom Rogic ↑ 79'
-
15
Jonny Hayes ↑ 25'
- 29
-
17
Ryan Christie ↑ 58'
- 10
- 30
Coach
Neil Lennon
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Aberdeen FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.45
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.7
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 74% + Under — clean sheet likely 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
26%
Draw or Celtic FC
90%
Aberdeen FC or Celtic FC
84%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
15.7%
0 – 3
13.7%
0 – 1
11.9%
0 – 4
9.1%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
6.1%
0 – 0
5.6%
1 – 1
5.6%
0 – 5
5%
1 – 4
4.2%
1 – 5
2.4%
0 – 6
2.3%
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% | 3% | 96% |
| -0.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| +0.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| +1 | 16% | 20% | 63% |
| +1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +2 | 37% | 23% | 40% |
| +2.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
64%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.