Celtic FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Celtic FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League at Celtic Park.
- Celtic FC 7 games · 18 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Assistant 1 David Roome
- Assistant 2 Dougie Potter
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 7 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 7 | 10 |
| 5 | St. Mirren FC | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 7 | 8 |
| 7 | Aberdeen FC | 7 | 8 |
| 8 | Motherwell FC | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | Dundee United FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 7 | 7 |
| 11 | Falkirk FC | 7 | 6 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 7 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Oct | Ross County FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Oct | Borussia Dortmund | A | 1–7 | L |
| 28 Sep | St. Johnstone FC | A | 6–0 | W |
| 18 Sep | SK Slovan Bratislava | H | 5–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Celtic FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Oct | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 28 Sep | Dundee FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | Motherwell FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Aug | Ross County FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Celtic FC | Aberdeen FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #7 |
| 18 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 6 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 14 | Scored | 7 |
| 4 | Conceded | 8 |
| +10 | GD | -1 |
| 2.57 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 86% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
52%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (29 games)
H2H (29 games)
66%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
Celtic FC are 1st (18 pts). Aberdeen FC are 7th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Celtic FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
2/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/2
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Celtic FC
| Benjamin Nygren | 3 G | 3 A |
| Camilo Duran | 3 G | 3 A |
| Kasper Hogh | 3 G | |
| Hyun-jun Yang | 2 G | |
| Luke McCowan | 1 G |
Aberdeen FC
| Kevin Nisbet | 3 G | 2 A |
| Lewis Mayo | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Celtic FC vs Aberdeen FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Celtic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' Aberdeen FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' A quiet spell here at Celtic Park. Celtic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 20' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 24' Against the run of play, Reo Hatate has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 27' Kyogo Furuhashi has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 27 minutes.
- 29' The referee calls foul for Jack MacKenzie. He receives a card.
- 34' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Aberdeen FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 38' Leighton Clarkson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 38.
- 43' Aberdeen FC have won 359 goals from 354 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 46' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Slobodan Rubezic on 46 minutes.
- 46' It is a substitution in Aberdeen FC team. Leighton Clarkson is replaced by Duk on 46 minute.
- 50' A goal from the Slovenia international Ester Sokler! He fires home on 50 to make it 2-1!
- 55' Controversy at the stadium! Duk argues furiously but the card stands.
- 56' The referee shows Aberdeen FC player a card on 56.
- 60' Graeme Shinnie is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 64' Another change for Celtic FC made on 64 minute. Reo Hatate leaves to be changed by Paulo Bernardo.
- 65' James Forrest is ready to make an impact after coming on for Daizen Maeda at the 65 minute mark.
- 68' It is a substitution in Aberdeen FC team. Topi Keskinen is replaced by Shayden Morris on 68 minute.
- 72' Another substitution for Celtic FC to replace Kyogo Furuhashi by Adam Idah on 72 minute.
- 73' Callum McGregor picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 77' The Celtic FC bench stirs into life. Arne Engels is withdrawn and Luke McCowan gets his opportunity.
- 82' The home supporters are growing impatient. Celtic FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 84' The Aberdeen FC bench stirs into life. Sivert Nilsen is withdrawn and Ante Palaversa gets his opportunity.
- 89' Alistair Johnston has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 22 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 90' The Aberdeen FC manager makes a substitution. Jack MacKenzie departs to be replaced by Jack Milne.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 42
-
8
Kyogo Furuhashi ↓ Adam Idah 72'
-
38
Daizen Maeda ↓ James Forrest 65'
-
41
Reo Hatate ↓ Paulo Bernardo 64'
- 5
- 10
- 2
-
27
Arne Engels ↓ Luke McCowan 77'
- 11
Bench
-
49
James Forrest ↑ 65'
- 56
-
14
Luke McCowan ↑ 77'
- 57
-
9
Adam Idah ↑ 72'
- 12
-
28
Paulo Bernardo ↑ 64'
- 13
- 7
Aberdeen FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 2
- 1
- 4
-
3
Jack MacKenzie ↓ Jack Milne 90'
- 7
- 33
-
10
Leighton Clarkson ↓ Duk 46'
-
9
Kevin Nisbet ↓ Ester Sokler 46'
-
6
Sivert Nilsen ↓ Ante Palaversa 84'
-
81
Topi Keskinen ↓ Shayden Morris 68'
- 21
Bench
- 27
-
18
Ante Palaversa ↑ 84'
- 31
-
20
Shayden Morris ↑ 68'
- 17
-
11
Duk ↑ 46'
- 32
-
22
Jack Milne ↑ 90'
-
19
Ester Sokler ↑ 46'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lewis Ferguson | 8 |
| Jota | 6 |
| Callum McGregor | 6 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 6 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 5 |
| Reo Hatate | 5 |
| Scott Sinclair | 4 |
| Hyun-jun Yang | 4 |
Head to Head
Celtic FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.36
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 63% + Over 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.22
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
37%
Celtic FC or Aberdeen FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.1%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
9.1%
1 – 1
8.9%
3 – 0
8.5%
3 – 1
7.2%
0 – 0
5.5%
4 – 0
5%
4 – 1
4.3%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -2 | 27% | 21% | 53% |
| -1.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| -1 | 47% | 22% | 31% |
| -0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +1 | 89% | 8% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

