Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Aberdeen FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2021-22
Aberdeen FC
2 – 3
Full Time
Celtic FC
Wed 9 Feb 2022 · 19:45 UTC Pittodrie Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
David Bates 49' Y
Y 61' Jota
Declan Gallagher 64' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Aberdeen FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League at Pittodrie Stadium.

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
2022-02-09 Aberdeen FC 2–3 Celtic FC 2021-11-28 Celtic FC 2–1 Aberdeen FC 2021-10-03 Aberdeen FC 1–2 Celtic FC 2021-04-21 Aberdeen FC 1–1 Celtic FC 2021-02-27 Celtic FC 1–0 Aberdeen FC

Recent Form

Aberdeen FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Feb Celtic FC H 2–3 L
05 Feb Livingston FC A 1–2 L
01 Feb Ross County FC A 1–1 D
28 Nov Celtic FC A 1–2 L
20 Nov Dundee United FC A 0–1 L
06 Nov Motherwell FC H 0–2 L
Celtic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Feb Aberdeen FC A 3–2 W
06 Feb Motherwell FC A 4–0 W
02 Feb Rangers FC H 3–0 W
29 Jan Dundee United FC H 1–0 W
28 Nov Aberdeen FC H 2–1 W
25 Nov Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 2–3 L

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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Aberdeen FC and Celtic FC get this one started.
  • 5' Aberdeen FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Aberdeen FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dylan McGeouch made 365 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 17' Celtic FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Jota on 17.
  • 20' Matt O'Riley adds to his 0 season tally! Celtic FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 25' Callum McGregor has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Stephen Glass will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 35' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 40' Aberdeen FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 45' It’s high time Ange Postecoglou made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 46' The Aberdeen FC manager makes a substitution. Dylan McGeouch departs to be replaced by Funso-King Ojo.
  • 49' The referee calls foul for David Bates. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 54' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Aberdeen FC and Celtic FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 56' The USA Christian Ramirez breaks the deadlock on 56 minutes. 1-2!
  • 61' What a moment for Lewis Ferguson! That strike on 61 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 61' Jota is having his name booked by the referee on 61.
  • 62' What a strike from Lewis Ferguson! The score is 3-2.
  • 64' Controversy at the stadium! Declan Gallagher argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 69' Aberdeen FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Celtic FC's shape.
  • 74' Israel international Liel Abada has been a key figure this campaign — 3 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
  • 76' Reo Hatate makes way for Nir Bitton at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Celtic FC.
  • 81' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 81 minutes.
  • 86' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Aberdeen FC and Celtic FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 89' Tom Rogic is ready to make an impact after coming on for Matt O'Riley at the 89 minute mark.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Celtic FC take all three points.

Lineups

Aberdeen FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stephen Glass

Celtic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ange Postecoglou

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lewis Ferguson 8
Kyogo Furuhashi 6
Jota 6
Callum McGregor 6
Odsonne Edouard 5
Reo Hatate 5
Hyun-jun Yang 4
Scott Sinclair 4

Head to Head

2022-02-09 Aberdeen FC 2–3 Celtic FC 2021-11-28 Celtic FC 2–1 Aberdeen FC 2021-10-03 Aberdeen FC 1–2 Celtic FC 2021-04-21 Aberdeen FC 1–1 Celtic FC 2021-02-27 Celtic FC 1–0 Aberdeen FC

Aberdeen FC Form

2022-02-09 Aberdeen FC 2–3 Celtic FC L 2022-02-05 Livingston FC 2–1 Aberdeen FC L 2022-02-01 Ross County FC 1–1 Aberdeen FC D 2021-11-28 Celtic FC 2–1 Aberdeen FC L 2021-11-20 Dundee United FC 1–0 Aberdeen FC L 2021-11-06 Aberdeen FC 0–2 Motherwell FC L

Celtic FC Form

2022-02-09 Aberdeen FC 2–3 Celtic FC W 2022-02-06 Motherwell FC 0–4 Celtic FC W 2022-02-02 Celtic FC 3–0 Rangers FC W 2022-01-29 Celtic FC 1–0 Dundee United FC W 2021-11-28 Celtic FC 2–1 Aberdeen FC W 2021-11-25 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3–2 Celtic FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.91 Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.16 Celtic FC xG
I would bet for: Celtic FC to win 61% + Over 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Aberdeen FC17% Draw22% Celtic FC61%
Actual: Celtic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 3.07
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Aberdeen FC or Draw
39%
Draw or Celtic FC
83%
Aberdeen FC or Celtic FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Aberdeen FC13% Draw41% Celtic FC46%
Actual: Celtic FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–3 not predicted
2 – 3
Actual
0 – 2
10.7%
1 – 1
9.9%
0 – 1
9.5%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 3
7.5%
1 – 3
6.8%
0 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
4.3%
0 – 4
4%
2 – 1
4%
1 – 4
3.7%
1 – 0
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC

Handicap Aberdeen FC covers Push Celtic FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 95%
-1.5 5% — 95%
-1 5% 9% 86%
-0.5 14% — 86%
+0.5 36% — 64%
+1 36% 23% 42%
+1.5 58% — 42%
+2 58% 20% 22%
+2.5 78% — 22%

Clean Sheet

Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
12% ✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
41% ✓

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