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 William Collum
- Referee Dougie Potter
- Referee Frank Connor
- Referee Gavin Duncan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Feb | Ross County FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb | Celtic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Feb | Kilmarnock FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 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 |
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' Three points are at stake. Celtic FC host Aberdeen FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 8' Odsonne Edouard has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 8 minutes.
- 13' Aberdeen FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 18' Jonny Hayes has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 23' The travelling Aberdeen FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 28' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Celtic FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 33' Supporters expect more eagerness from David Turnbull, as he is very good at scoring at Celtic Park with 23 goals in the last 19 games.
- 38' A quiet spell here at Celtic Park. Celtic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 41' A meaty challenge results in booking for Connor McLennan on 41.
- 46' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 51' It is a cagey affair so far. Celtic FC in their trying to find a way past Aberdeen FC's compact .
- 56' Jonjoe Kenny is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Aberdeen FC tonight.
- 60' Callum Hendry is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dean Campbell at the 60 minute mark.
- 65' Mohamed Elyounoussi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Patryk Klimala at the 65 minute mark.
- 70' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 75' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 77' The whistle greets Connor McLennan as he departs to be replaced by Matt Kennedy.
- 78' Celtic FC ring the changes. David Turnbull has done his job and it is now time for Ismaila Soro to step up.
- 83' Celtic FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Aberdeen FC's shape.
- 88' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ross McCrorie suffering a number of foals already.
- 90' The crowd applauds Niall McGinn as he leaves the pitch. Dylan McGeouch steps in for Aberdeen FC.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-0.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 93
- 8
- 42
- 29
- 35
- 22
- 17
-
14
David Turnbull ↓ Ismaila Soro 78'
- 11
- 57
Bench
-
27
Mohamed Elyounoussi ↑ 65'
- 4
- 9
- 52
- 56
- 65
- 10
-
12
Ismaila Soro ↑ 78'
- 54
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 17
- 3
- 1
- 4
-
10
Niall McGinn ↓ Dylan McGeouch 90'
-
24
Dean Campbell ↓ Callum Hendry 60'
- 19
-
18
Connor McLennan ↓ Matt Kennedy 77'
- 22
- 40
Bench
-
15
Dylan McGeouch ↑ 90'
- 2
- 29
- 23
- 43
-
33
Matt Kennedy ↑ 77'
-
9
Callum Hendry ↑ 60'
- 26
- 46
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
2.58
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.4
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 79% + Under — clean sheet likely 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.98
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
94%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
21%
Celtic FC or Aberdeen FC
85%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
16.8%
3 – 0
14%
1 – 0
Actual
4 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
6.5%
0 – 0
6.4%
3 – 1
5.7%
1 – 1
5.6%
5 – 0
4.7%
4 – 1
3.8%
6 – 0
2.1%
5 – 1
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% | 17% |
| -0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +0.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +1 | 97% | 3% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
67%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.