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 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Assistant 1 David Roome
- Assistant 2 Dougie Potter
7 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 3.1 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | #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' And we are off! Celtic FC vs Aberdeen FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' The 26-year-old Ante Palaversa has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Celtic FC and Aberdeen FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' Celtic FC currently sit 1 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 24' The deadlock is broken! Reo Hatate gets on the scoresheet on 24 minutes.
- 27' What a strike from Kyogo Furuhashi! The score is 2-0.
- 29' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Jack MacKenzie on 29 minutes.
- 34' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 38' Leighton Clarkson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 38.
- 43' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 46' The referee calls foul for Slobodan Rubezic. He receives a card.
- 46' The whistle greets Leighton Clarkson as he departs to be replaced by Duk.
- 50' The Slovenia Ester Sokler breaks the deadlock on 50 minutes. 2-1!
- 55' It’s gonna be a card for Duk.
- 56' Aberdeen FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 56.
- 60' Goal! Graeme Shinnie scores his 14 goal in 351 matches.
- 64' Time for substitution for Celtic FC. Reo Hatate is replaced by Paulo Bernardo.
- 65' Celtic FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. James Forrest is hanging Daizen Maeda on the field on 65 minute.
- 68' The Aberdeen FC manager makes a substitution. Topi Keskinen departs to be replaced by Shayden Morris.
- 72' Adam Idah gets the nod from Celtic FC. He replaces Kyogo Furuhashi and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' That looks like a foul for a card for Callum McGregor.
- 77' Another substitution for Celtic FC to replace Arne Engels by Luke McCowan on 77 minute.
- 82' Alex Valle, a Spain , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 84' Time for substitution for Aberdeen FC. Sivert Nilsen is replaced by Ante Palaversa.
- 89' Kasper Schmeichel has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 354 appearances.
- 90' Fresh legs for Aberdeen FC! Jack Milne comes on to replace Jack MacKenzie.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
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 |
| 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
3 / 4
3.15
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 74% + Celtic FC to win 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.96
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 3.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 4.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
88%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
28%
Celtic FC or Aberdeen FC
84%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
3 – 0
9.8%
2 – 0
9.7%
3 – 1
7.8%
4 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
7.6%
4 – 1
6.2%
1 – 0
6.1%
1 – 1
5.5%
5 – 0
4.8%
5 – 1
4%
3 – 2
3.2%
2 – 2
Actual
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -2 | 43% | 21% | 36% |
| -1.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| -1 | 64% | 18% | 19% |
| -0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +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
45%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
5%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

