Celtic FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Celtic FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League at Celtic Park.
- Celtic FC 33 games · 67 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 33 | 70 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 33 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic FC | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell FC | 33 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian FC | 33 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk FC | 33 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee United FC | 33 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 33 | 33 |
| 9 | Dundee FC | 33 | 33 |
| 10 | St. Mirren FC | 33 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock FC | 33 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston FC | 33 | 16 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May | Aberdeen FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 24 May | Hibernian FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 20 May | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 13 May | Rangers FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 07 May | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Apr | Motherwell FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May | Celtic FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 24 May | St. Mirren FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 20 May | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 May | Hibernian FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 07 May | Rangers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Apr | Rangers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Celtic FC | Aberdeen FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #8 |
| 67 | Points | 33 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 21 / 4 / 8 | W / D / L | 9 / 6 / 18 |
| 59 | Scored | 33 |
| 35 | Conceded | 48 |
| +24 | GD | -15 |
| 2.03 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 64% | Win % | 27% |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (28 games)
H2H (28 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Celtic FC are 3rd (67 pts). Aberdeen FC are 8th (33 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Celtic Park. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Celtic FC and Aberdeen FC.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Celtic FC and Aberdeen FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' Celtic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Aberdeen FC backline.
- 20' Aberdeen FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 27' Against the run of play, Kyogo Furuhashi has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 32' Goal! Kyogo Furuhashi scores his 123 goal in 444 matches.
- 37' Aberdeen FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 37.
- 42' The referee calls foul for Carl Starfelt. He receives a Yellow card.
- 46' Celtic FC ring the changes. Liel Abada has done his job and it is now time for James Forrest to step up.
- 50' Another substitution for Celtic FC to replace Kyogo Furuhashi by Hyun-Gyu Oh on 50 minute.
- 55' Carl Starfelt has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 60' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 61' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Graeme Shinnie.
- 64' Another substitution for Celtic FC to replace Alistair Johnston by Anthony Ralston on 64 minute.
- 69' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ange Postecoglou will be considering his options from the bench.
- 71' Shayden Morris has so much to prove this time. He replaces Duk on 71 minute.
- 76' Aberdeen FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 78' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Carl Starfelt makes no mistake. 3-0!
- 79' The crowd applauds Matt O'Riley as he leaves the pitch. Ben Summers steps in for Celtic FC.
- 80' Jayden Richardson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ross McCrorie on 80 minute.
- 82' What a strike from Hyun-Gyu Oh! The score is 4-0.
- 87' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 90' GOAL! Hyun-Gyu Oh scores on 90.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Celtic FC players.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
33
Matt O'Riley ↓ Ben Summers 79'
- 42
-
8
Kyogo Furuhashi ↓ Hyun-Gyu Oh 50'
- 3
- 17
- 24
- 4
-
41
Reo Hatate ↓ David Turnbull 79'
- 2
-
11
Liel Abada ↓ James Forrest 46'
Bench
-
49
James Forrest ↑ 46'
-
56
Anthony Ralston ↑ 64'
-
14
David Turnbull ↑ 79'
- 57
- 31
- 25
-
19
Hyun-Gyu Oh ↑ 50'
-
53
Ben Summers ↑ 79'
- 98
Coach
Ange Postecoglou
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 24
- 27
- 6
- 3
- 2
- 18
- 20
- 16
- 17
-
11
Duk ↓ Shayden Morris 71'
Bench
- 1
- 22
-
25
Jayden Richardson ↑ 80'
- 8
-
7
Shayden Morris ↑ 71'
- 23
- 10
- 33
- 36
Coach
Barry Robson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lewis Ferguson | 8 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 6 |
| Jota | 6 |
| Callum McGregor | 6 |
| Reo Hatate | 5 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 5 |
| Scott Sinclair | 4 |
| Liel Abada | 3 |
Head to Head
Celtic FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.69
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.64
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 74% + Over 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.33
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
91%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
26%
Celtic FC or Aberdeen FC
84%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12.9%
3 – 0
11.2%
1 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
8.1%
4 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
7.2%
1 – 1
6.8%
4 – 1
4.9%
0 – 0
4.9%
5 – 0
Actual
5 – 1
2.7%
2 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -2 | 37% | 22% | 41% |
| -1.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| -1 | 59% | 20% | 21% |
| -0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +0.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +1 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
53%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.