Celtic FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2020-21 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 Stuart Stevenson
- Referee Alan Mulvanny
- Referee Alan Muir
- Referee Andy Milne
- Referee Kevin Clancy
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Feb | St. Mirren FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 06 Feb | Motherwell FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Feb | Kilmarnock FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 30 Jan | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Celtic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Feb | St. Mirren FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Feb | Hibernian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Feb | Livingston FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Jan | Livingston FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Jan | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–0 | 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' David Turnbull is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Celtic FC tonight.
- 10' 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.
- 14' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. David Turnbull makes it 1-0.
- 19' Celtic FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 24' Aberdeen FC have won 359 goals from 351 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 29' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 34' Celtic FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 39' The energy levels are beginning to show. Derek McInnes might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 44' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 49' Over 49 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 54' Andrew Considine has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 59' A quiet spell here at Celtic Park. Celtic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 62' The crowd applauds Jonny Hayes as he leaves the pitch. Connor McLennan steps in for Aberdeen FC.
- 67' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Celtic FC and Aberdeen FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 72' The supporters are chanting for Scott Brown. He replaces Ismaila Soro on 72 minute.
- 77' Aberdeen FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Niall McGinn is hanging Matt Kennedy on the field on 77 minute.
- 81' The crowd applauds David Turnbull as he leaves the pitch. Mohamed Elyounoussi steps in for Celtic FC.
- 82' It is a substitution in Aberdeen FC team. Dean Campbell is replaced by Dylan McGeouch on 82 minute.
- 83' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Callum Hendry on 83 minutes.
- 88' Lewis Ferguson picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Celtic FC players.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 42
- 29
- 35
- 22
- 17
-
10
Albian Ajeti ↓ Tom Rogic 62'
- 3
- 14
- 57
-
12
Ismaila Soro ↓ Scott Brown 72'
Bench
-
27
Mohamed Elyounoussi ↑ 81'
- 4
- 93
-
18
Tom Rogic ↑ 62'
- 9
-
8
Scott Brown ↑ 72'
- 56
- 1
-
11
Patryk Klimala ↑ 81'
Coach
Neil Lennon
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
-
17
Jonny Hayes ↓ Connor McLennan 62'
- 3
- 1
- 4
-
24
Dean Campbell ↓ Dylan McGeouch 82'
- 19
-
33
Matt Kennedy ↓ Niall McGinn 77'
- 22
- 40
-
7
Fraser Hornby ↓ Callum Hendry 77'
Bench
-
15
Dylan McGeouch ↑ 82'
- 2
-
10
Niall McGinn ↑ 77'
-
18
Connor McLennan ↑ 62'
- 29
- 23
- 43
-
9
Callum Hendry ↑ 77'
- 26
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
3 / 4
2.66
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.49
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 78% + Under — clean sheet likely 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.15
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
93%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
22%
Celtic FC or Aberdeen FC
85%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
15.2%
3 – 0
13%
1 – 0
Actual
4 – 0
8.6%
2 – 1
7.2%
3 – 1
6.4%
1 – 1
6%
0 – 0
5.6%
5 – 0
4.6%
4 – 1
4.4%
5 – 1
2.4%
6 – 0
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -2 | 39% | 23% | 38% |
| -1.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| -1 | 62% | 21% | 18% |
| -0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +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
62%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.