Celtic FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2023-24 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
- Assistant 1 Graeme Stewart
- Assistant 2 Paul McAvinue (Scotland)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov | Aberdeen FC | H | 6–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | Club Atlético de Madrid | A | 0–6 | L |
| 04 Nov | Ross County FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Nov | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Oct | Hibernian FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Oct | Club Atlético de Madrid | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov | Celtic FC | A | 0–6 | L |
| 01 Nov | Motherwell FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 29 Oct | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Oct | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Sep | Rangers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 24 Sep | Ross County FC | H | 4–0 | 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' In just a few seconds Celtic Park will turn into a battlefield for Celtic FC and Aberdeen FC.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Matt O'Riley made 341 appearances and scored 38 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 9' Goal! Hyun-jun Yang scores his 8 goal in 11 matches.
- 14' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Celtic FC and Aberdeen FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Jonny Hayes on 15 minutes.
- 16' Kyogo Furuhashi has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 16 minutes.
- 21' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 26' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 31' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 36' Both keepers have barely been tested. Celtic FC and Aberdeen FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 41' Luis Palma needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 4 Yellow cards this season.
- 46' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 51' Slobodan Rubezic picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 52' A tactical swap from Celtic FC — Hyun-Gyu Oh on, Kyogo Furuhashi off on 52 minutes.
- 53' Fresh legs for Celtic FC! David Turnbull comes on to replace Odin Holm.
- 58' Jack MacKenzie is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Aberdeen FC so far.
- 63' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 68' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 68 minutes.
- 73' Celtic FC are deployed in a 4-3-3 today, looking to exploit space against Aberdeen FC's 5-4-1 shape.
- 76' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Kelle Roos.
- 77' Goal! Luis Palma scores his 9 goal in 410 matches.
- 78' The whistle greets Dante Polvara as he departs to be replaced by Ryan Duncan.
- 81' The Celtic FC manager makes a substitution. Callum McGregor departs to be replaced by Tomoki Iwata.
- 86' The home supporters are growing impatient. Celtic FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- Aberdeen FC will have plenty to reflect on. Celtic FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1
- 20
- 33
-
42
Callum McGregor ↓ Tomoki Iwata 81'
-
8
Kyogo Furuhashi ↓ Hyun-Gyu Oh 52'
- 3
- 5
- 2
- 13
-
15
Odin Holm ↓ David Turnbull 53'
- 7
Bench
- 49
- 29
- 56
-
14
David Turnbull ↑ 53'
-
24
Tomoki Iwata ↑ 81'
- 6
- 25
- 28
-
19
Hyun-Gyu Oh ↑ 52'
Coach
Brendan Rodgers
Aberdeen FC Lineups
5-4-1Starting XI
- 24
- 2
- 5
- 17
- 4
- 3
- 33
- 10
- 6
-
21
Dante Polvara ↓ Ryan Duncan 78'
- 9
Bench
- 27
- 34
- 8
- 22
-
23
Ryan Duncan ↑ 78'
- 11
- 28
- 14
- 19
Coach
Barry Robson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lewis Ferguson | 8 |
| Callum McGregor | 6 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 6 |
| Jota | 6 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 5 |
| Reo Hatate | 5 |
| Scott Sinclair | 4 |
| Liel Abada | 3 |
Head to Head
Celtic FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
3.71
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.59
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 82% + Over 2.5 goals 78%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.3
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 3.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 4.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
93%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
18%
Celtic FC or Aberdeen FC
89%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
3 – 0
11.9%
4 – 0
10.7%
2 – 0
10.1%
5 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
6.8%
4 – 1
6.3%
2 – 1
5.6%
1 – 0
5.6%
6 – 0
Actual
5 – 1
4.7%
1 – 1
3.5%
6 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| -2 | 57% | 19% | 24% |
| -1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| -1 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| -0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +0.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +1 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
56%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
3%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

