Celtic FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Celtic FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League .
- Celtic FC 7 games · 18 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Douglas Ross
- Referee Bobby Madden
- Referee Frank Connor
- Referee Mike Roncone
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Sep | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Sep | Rosenborg BK | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Sep | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Sep | Rangers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Aug | FK Suduva Marijampole | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | Celtic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Sep | Motherwell FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Sep | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Sep | Kilmarnock FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Aug | Hibernian FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Aug | Dundee FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Celtic FC | Aberdeen FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #7 |
| 18 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 6 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 14 | Scored | 7 |
| 4 | Conceded | 8 |
| +10 | GD | -1 |
| 2.57 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 86% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
52%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (29 games)
H2H (29 games)
66%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
Celtic FC are 1st (18 pts). Aberdeen FC are 7th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Celtic FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
2/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/2
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
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 |
Aberdeen FC
| Kevin Nisbet | 3 G | 2 A |
| Lewis Mayo | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Celtic FC and Aberdeen FC has kicked off!
- 5' 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.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Celtic FC and Aberdeen FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' Aberdeen FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Aberdeen FC that had 354 games and scored 359 goals.
- 25' Celtic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Aberdeen FC backline.
- 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 35' Andrew Considine has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 40' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 43' The supporters are chanting for Scott Sinclair. He replaces Odsonne Edouard on 43 minute.
- 48' Celtic FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Benjamin Nygren scoring 1 goals.
- 53' 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.
- 58' 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.
- 60' The Celtic FC bench stirs into life. Jules Ntcham is withdrawn and Tom Rogic gets his opportunity.
- 62' Sam Cosgrove gets the nod from Aberdeen FC. He replaces James Wilson and will look to change the dynamic.
- 63' A goal from the England international Scott Sinclair! He fires home on 63 to make it 1-0!
- 68' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 71' The whistle greets Stevie May as he departs to be replaced by Max Lowe.
- 76' The 43-year-old Craig Gordon has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 77' Lewis Morgan gets the nod from Celtic FC. He replaces James Forrest and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 84' Niall McGinn makes way for Bruce Anderson at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Aberdeen FC.
- 89' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Celtic FC and Aberdeen FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-0.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 20
- 1
- 9
- 8
-
49
James Forrest ↓ Lewis Morgan 77'
- 63
- 42
-
21
Jules Ntcham ↓ Tom Rogic 60'
- 4
- 22
Bench
-
18
Tom Rogic ↑ 60'
- 12
-
11
Scott Sinclair ↑ 43'
- 29
- 17
- 27
-
16
Lewis Morgan ↑ 77'
Coach
Brendan Rodgers
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
James Wilson ↓ Sam Cosgrove 62'
-
17
Stevie May ↓ Max Lowe 71'
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 3
- 5
- 18
- 11
- 21
-
10
Niall McGinn ↓ Bruce Anderson 84'
Bench
- 8
- 7
-
29
Max Lowe ↑ 71'
-
25
Bruce Anderson ↑ 84'
- 24
-
16
Sam Cosgrove ↑ 62'
- 20
Coach
Derek McInnes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Celtic FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.58
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.32
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 77% + Under 2.5 goals 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.9
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 2.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
90%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
35%
Celtic FC or Aberdeen FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
18%
0 – 0
17%
3 – 0
9.3%
1 – 1
7.8%
2 – 1
6%
0 – 1
3.7%
4 – 0
3.7%
3 – 1
3.3%
4 – 1
1.4%
5 – 0
1.2%
1 – 2
1.1%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 22% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 30% | 32% |
| -0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +0.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +1 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
73%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.