Aberdeen FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2020-21 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 William Collum
- Referee Dougie Potter
- Referee Callum Spence
- Referee Alan Newlands
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct | Celtic FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 20 Oct | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 17 Oct | Dundee United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Oct | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Sep | Ross County FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 24 Sep | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct | Aberdeen FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 22 Oct | AC Milan | H | 1–3 | L |
| 17 Oct | Rangers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Oct | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Oct | FK Sarajevo | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Sep | Hibernian 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' Aberdeen FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Celtic FC's shape.
- 9' The referee shows Celtic FC player a Yellow card on 9.
- 13' The referee has no hesitation. Lewis Ferguson is booked for Aberdeen FC — Yellow card on 13.
- 18' 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 Mohamed Elyounoussi suffering a number of foals already.
- 23' Celtic FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 26' The Aberdeen FC manager makes a substitution. Dylan McGeouch departs to be replaced by Connor McLennan.
- 31' David Turnbull has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 36' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 41' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 43' Brilliant from the ! Lewis Ferguson makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 43.
- 48' Aberdeen FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 52' A goal from the Scotland international Callum McGregor! He fires home on 52 to make it 1-1!
- 52' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ross McCrorie.
- 56' Scott Wright is replacing Marley Watkins for the Aberdeen FC side.
- 58' It is a substitution in Aberdeen FC team. Ryan Edmondson is replaced by Sam Cosgrove on 58 minute.
- 63' The travelling Celtic FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 65' Ryan Hedges makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Aberdeen FC are in front.
- 70' The crowd applauds Albian Ajeti as he leaves the pitch. Leigh Griffiths steps in for Celtic FC.
- 75' Aberdeen FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Celtic FC backline.
- 76' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Leigh Griffiths makes it 2-2.
- 78' Ryan Christie does the damage! The net is bulging and Celtic FC surge ahead!
- 83' It looks surprising Celtic FC does not make any changes. Ash Taylor has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 86' The supporters are chanting for David Turnbull. He replaces Tom Rogic on 86 minute.
- The points are shared — Aberdeen FC 3-3 Celtic FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
50
Marley Watkins ↓ Scott Wright 56'
- 15
- 11
-
32
Ryan Edmondson ↓ Sam Cosgrove 58'
- 14
- 17
- 3
- 1
- 4
- 19
- 40
Bench
- 5
- 8
- 2
- 10
-
25
Scott Wright ↑ 56'
-
16
Sam Cosgrove ↑ 58'
-
18
Connor McLennan ↑ 26'
- 43
- 33
Coach
Derek McInnes
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 4
- 93
-
18
Tom Rogic ↓ David Turnbull 86'
- 42
-
21
Jules Ntcham ↓ Scott Brown 70'
- 29
- 35
- 17
-
10
Albian Ajeti ↓ Leigh Griffiths 70'
- 30
Bench
-
9
Leigh Griffiths ↑ 70'
-
8
Scott Brown ↑ 70'
- 56
- 65
- 3
-
14
David Turnbull ↑ 86'
- 11
- 57
- 12
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
2 / 4
1.12
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.78
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 73% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.9
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 3.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
41%
Draw or Celtic FC
80%
Aberdeen FC or Celtic FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Aberdeen FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 2
8.6%
0 – 2
8%
1 – 3
7.8%
0 – 3
7.2%
1 – 1
7.1%
0 – 1
5.5%
1 – 4
5.4%
0 – 4
4.9%
2 – 2
4.7%
2 – 3
4.4%
2 – 1
3.5%
0 – 0
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 8% | 88% |
| -0.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| +0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +1 | 29% | 20% | 51% |
| +1.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +2 | 49% | 20% | 31% |
| +2.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.