Aberdeen FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2021-22 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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' Vicente Besuijen has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 10 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Cameron Carter-Vickers has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' Aberdeen FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Celtic FC backline.
- 17' Magnificent from Jota! That is 32 goals in 467 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 20' Matt O'Riley makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Celtic FC are in front.
- 25' Aberdeen FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 30' 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.
- 35' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dylan McGeouch, as he is very good at scoring at Pittodrie Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 40' Gary Woods has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 45' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 46' Funso-King Ojo gets the nod from Aberdeen FC. He replaces Dylan McGeouch and will look to change the dynamic.
- 49' That is a Yellow card for Aberdeen FC. David Bates will be fuming at that decision.
- 54' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 56' The USA Christian Ramirez breaks the deadlock on 56 minutes. 1-2!
- 61' Lewis Ferguson doubles the advantage! 2-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 61' Celtic FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 62' Sensational shot from Lewis Ferguson. Aberdeen FC is back in the lead.
- 64' The referee calls foul for Declan Gallagher. He receives a Yellow card.
- 69' The 33-year-old Tom Rogic has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 74' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 76' Nir Bitton has so much to prove this time. He replaces Reo Hatate on 76 minute.
- 81' Liel Abada is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Aberdeen FC tonight.
- 86' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 89' The Celtic FC manager makes a substitution. Matt O'Riley departs to be replaced by Tom Rogic.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Celtic FC players.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
15
Dylan McGeouch ↓ Funso-King Ojo 46'
- 27
- 9
- 8
- 19
- 25
- 5
- 2
-
22
Calvin Ramsay ↓ Matthew Kennedy 46'
- 10
- 17
Bench
-
16
Funso-King Ojo ↑ 46'
- 3
- 29
- 20
- 28
- 14
- 30
-
33
Matthew Kennedy ↑ 46'
- 39
Coach
Stephen Glass
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 20
-
33
Matt O'Riley ↓ Tom Rogic 89'
- 42
- 56
- 3
- 17
- 38
- 4
-
41
Reo Hatate ↓ Nir Bitton 76'
-
11
Liel Abada ↓ James Forrest 89'
Bench
- 16
-
18
Tom Rogic ↑ 89'
-
49
James Forrest ↑ 89'
-
6
Nir Bitton ↑ 76'
- 29
- 19
-
7
Giorgos Giakoumakis ↑ 76'
- 57
- 5
Coach
Ange Postecoglou
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
4 / 4
0.85
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.82
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 69% + Over 2.5 goals 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.67
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
31%
Draw or Celtic FC
87%
Aberdeen FC or Celtic FC
82%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
10.2%
0 – 3
9.3%
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 3
7.8%
0 – 1
7.1%
1 – 1
6.8%
0 – 4
6.5%
1 – 4
5.5%
0 – 0
3.7%
0 – 5
3.7%
2 – 2
3.6%
2 – 3
Actual
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 2% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 6% | 92% |
| -0.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| +0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +1 | 24% | 20% | 57% |
| +1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +2 | 43% | 21% | 36% |
| +2.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.