Aberdeen FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Aberdeen FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League at Pittodrie Stadium.
- Aberdeen FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Celtic FC 7 games · 18 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Don Robertson
- Assistant 1 Francis Connor
- Assistant 2 David Roome
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Dec | Celtic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Nov | Hibernian FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 23 Nov | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Nov | Dundee FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 30 Oct | Rangers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Dec | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Nov | Ross County FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 27 Nov | Club Brugge KV | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Nov | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 10 Nov | Kilmarnock FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Nov | RB Leipzig | H | 3–1 | W |
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)
H2H (29 games)
66%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
43%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Aberdeen FC is hosting Celtic FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Reo Hatate has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Aberdeen FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Aberdeen FC and Celtic FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Slobodan Rubezic is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Celtic FC.
- 24' Aberdeen FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 29' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 34' Alex Valle was booked on 34.
- 39' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 41' A meaty challenge results in booking for Graeme Shinnie on 41.
- 45' The referee calls foul for Sivert Nilsen. He receives a card.
- 46' It is a substitution in Celtic FC team. Alex Valle is replaced by Greg Taylor on 46 minute.
- 51' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Celtic FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 56' 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.
- 59' The Aberdeen FC manager makes a substitution. Duk departs to be replaced by Shayden Morris.
- 64' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 66' Kyogo Furuhashi makes way for Adam Idah at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Celtic FC.
- 71' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Aberdeen FC and Celtic FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 76' James Forrest is replacing Daizen Maeda for the Celtic FC side.
- 78' Reo Hatate has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 78 minutes.
- 83' The Aberdeen FC manager makes a substitution. James McGarry departs to be replaced by Dante Polvara.
- 88' The supporters are chanting for Arne Engels. He replaces Reo Hatate on 88 minute.
- Another three points for Celtic FC.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 2
-
15
James McGarry ↓ Dante Polvara 83'
- 4
- 7
- 31
- 33
-
9
Kevin Nisbet ↓ Ester Sokler 59'
- 6
-
11
Duk ↓ Shayden Morris 59'
- 81
- 21
Bench
- 27
- 18
- 10
-
20
Shayden Morris ↑ 59'
- 17
- 25
-
8
Dante Polvara ↑ 83'
- 22
-
19
Ester Sokler ↑ 59'
Coach
Jimmy Thelin
Celtic FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1
- 20
- 6
- 42
-
8
Kyogo Furuhashi ↓ Adam Idah 66'
-
38
Daizen Maeda ↓ James Forrest 76'
-
41
Reo Hatate ↓ Arne Engels 88'
- 10
- 2
-
28
Paulo Bernardo ↓ Luke McCowan 66'
-
11
Alex Valle ↓ Greg Taylor 46'
Bench
-
49
James Forrest ↑ 76'
- 56
-
3
Greg Taylor ↑ 46'
-
14
Luke McCowan ↑ 66'
-
9
Adam Idah ↑ 66'
- 5
- 12
-
27
Arne Engels ↑ 88'
- 13
Coach
Brendan Rodgers
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 |
| Hyun-jun Yang | 4 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.71
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.88
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 58% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.59
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
42%
Draw or Celtic FC
83%
Aberdeen FC or Celtic FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
12.9%
1 – 1
10.7%
0 – 0
9.3%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 3
7.9%
1 – 3
5.8%
1 – 0
4.5%
0 – 4
3.7%
2 – 1
3.4%
2 – 2
3.3%
1 – 4
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 9% | 88% |
| -0.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| +0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +1 | 36% | 25% | 39% |
| +1.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +2 | 61% | 20% | 19% |
| +2.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.