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 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
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 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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' The ball is rolling at Celtic Park. Celtic FC are looking to make home advantage count against Aberdeen FC.
- 5' Tomoki Iwata has been relatively quiet despite scoring 19 goals in his last 105 appearances.
- 10' Aberdeen FC is showing some good football. However, Aberdeen FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 15' Celtic FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Aberdeen FC's shape.
- 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Barry Robson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Matthew Pollock made 21 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 27' Kyogo Furuhashi has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 27 minutes.
- 32' Kyogo Furuhashi is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 37' Marley Watkins catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 37.
- 42' Celtic FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 46' It is a substitution in Celtic FC team. Liel Abada is replaced by James Forrest on 46 minute.
- 50' Another substitution for Celtic FC to replace Kyogo Furuhashi by Hyun-Gyu Oh on 50 minute.
- 55' Ross McCrorie has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 60' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 60 minutes.
- 61' Graeme Shinnie has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 61.
- 64' Celtic FC ring the changes. Alistair Johnston has done his job and it is now time for Anthony Ralston to step up.
- 69' The travelling Aberdeen FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 71' Duk makes way for Shayden Morris at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Aberdeen FC.
- 76' Celtic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Aberdeen FC backline.
- 78' Carl Starfelt does the damage! The net is bulging and Celtic FC surge ahead!
- 79' A change in the Celtic FC ranks — Matt O'Riley exits the field as Ben Summers enters on 79.
- 80' Aberdeen FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jayden Richardson is hanging Ross McCrorie on the field on 80 minute.
- 82' What a strike from Hyun-Gyu Oh! The score is 4-0.
- 87' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 90' Hyun-Gyu Oh with the second goal in the match!
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Celtic FC take all three points.
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 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 5 |
| Reo Hatate | 5 |
| Scott Sinclair | 4 |
| Liel Abada | 3 |
Head to Head
Celtic FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
3.42
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.44
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 82% + Over 2.5 goals 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.86
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 4.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
93%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
18%
Celtic FC or Aberdeen FC
88%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
3 – 0
14%
2 – 0
12.9%
4 – 0
11.8%
5 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
7.8%
3 – 1
6.1%
2 – 1
5.4%
4 – 1
5.3%
6 – 0
4.7%
5 – 1
3.7%
1 – 1
3.6%
0 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| -2 | 55% | 20% | 25% |
| -1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| -1 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| -0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +0.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +1 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +1.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
| +2 | 100% | — | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
65%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
4%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.