Celtic FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Celtic FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League at Celtic Park.
- Celtic FC 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Frank Connor
- Referee Euan Anderson
- Referee Don Robertson
- Referee Callum Spence
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Hibernian FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | FC CFR 1907 Cluj | A | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Dec | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Dec | Ross County FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Dec | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Dec | Hibernian FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 04 Dec | Rangers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Nov | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Nov | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Celtic FC | Aberdeen FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #8 |
| 6 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 2 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 6 | Scored | 2 |
| 1 | Conceded | 3 |
| +5 | GD | -1 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 100% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (28 games)
H2H (28 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
Celtic FC are 1st (6 pts). Aberdeen FC are 8th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Celtic FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Celtic Park!
- 5' Celtic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Aberdeen FC backline.
- 7' Brilliant from the centre-back! Christopher Jullien makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 7.
- 12' Both keepers have barely been tested. Celtic FC and Aberdeen FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 17' 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.
- 22' Celtic FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Aberdeen FC's shape.
- 27' Joe Lewis, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 32' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ryan Christie, as he is very good at scoring at Celtic Park with 8 goals in the last 8 games.
- 35' The deadlock is broken! Sam Cosgrove gets on the scoresheet on 35 minutes.
- 39' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ryan Christie.
- 44' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 49' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 54' A quiet spell here at Celtic Park. Celtic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 57' The Aberdeen FC manager makes a substitution. James Wilson departs to be replaced by Connor McLennan.
- 62' A change in the Celtic FC ranks — Jules Ntcham exits the field as Michael Johnston enters on 62.
- 66' Odsonne Edouard doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 66' Jon Gallagher gets the nod from Aberdeen FC. He replaces Niall McGinn and will look to change the dynamic.
- 69' Sam Cosgrove was booked on 69.
- 74' Curtis Main has so much to prove this time. He replaces Funso-King Ojo on 74 minute.
- 77' It is a substitution in Celtic FC team. Odsonne Edouard is replaced by Leigh Griffiths on 77 minute.
- 82' Tom Rogic is replacing James Forrest for the Celtic FC side.
- 87' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Aberdeen FC that had 351 games and scored 359 goals.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Andrew Considine is booked for Aberdeen FC — Yellow card on 90.
- The points are shared — Celtic FC 2-1 Aberdeen FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 67
- 2
- 8
-
49
James Forrest ↓ Tom Rogic 82'
- 42
-
21
Jules Ntcham ↓ Michael Johnston 62'
- 35
- 22
- 17
- 23
- 30
Bench
-
18
Tom Rogic ↑ 82'
- 1
-
9
Leigh Griffiths ↑ 77'
- 6
-
19
Michael Johnston ↑ 62'
- 3
- 10
Coach
Neil Lennon
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
-
22
Funso-King Ojo ↓ Curtis Main 74'
- 14
-
28
James Wilson ↓ Connor McLennan 57'
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 5
-
10
Niall McGinn ↓ Jon Gallagher 66'
- 16
- 19
Bench
- 11
- 6
- 24
- 20
-
18
Connor McLennan ↑ 57'
-
9
Curtis Main ↑ 74'
-
21
Jon Gallagher ↑ 66'
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 |
| Scott Sinclair | 4 |
| Liel Abada | 3 |
Head to Head
Celtic FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
3.01
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.54
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 79% + Over 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.55
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
93%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
21%
Celtic FC or Aberdeen FC
86%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
13.2%
3 – 0
12.8%
4 – 0
9.5%
1 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
Actual
3 – 1
6.9%
5 – 0
5.7%
4 – 1
5.2%
1 – 1
5.2%
0 – 0
4%
5 – 1
3.2%
6 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| -2 | 45% | 22% | 33% |
| -1.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| -1 | 67% | 18% | 15% |
| -0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +0.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +1 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
58%
✗
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.