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 33 games · 67 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 33 games · 33 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Celtic FC and Aberdeen FC get this one started.
- 5' It looks surprising Aberdeen FC does not make any changes. Graeme Shinnie has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 24' Assisted by Kyogo Furuhashi with the perfectly-timed delivery and Reo Hatate makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 27' A goal from the Japan international Kyogo Furuhashi! He fires home on 27 to make it 2-0!
- 29' Controversy at the stadium! Jack MacKenzie argues furiously but the card stands.
- 34' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 38' A meaty challenge results in booking for Leighton Clarkson on 38.
- 43' Celtic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Aberdeen FC backline.
- 46' Slobodan Rubezic picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 46' Duk is ready to make an impact after coming on for Leighton Clarkson at the 46 minute mark.
- 50' Ester Sokler doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 55' It’s gonna be a card for Duk.
- 56' A moment of madness from Sivert Nilsen on 56 minutes earns him a card. Aberdeen FC will be frustrated.
- 60' The Scotland Graeme Shinnie breaks the deadlock on 60 minutes. 2-2!
- 64' Paulo Bernardo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Reo Hatate on 64 minute.
- 65' Another substitution for Celtic FC to replace Daizen Maeda by James Forrest on 65 minute.
- 68' Shayden Morris is ready to make an impact after coming on for Topi Keskinen at the 68 minute mark.
- 72' Adam Idah gets the nod from Celtic FC. He replaces Kyogo Furuhashi and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' A moment of madness from Callum McGregor on 73 minutes earns him a card. Celtic FC will be frustrated.
- 77' Luke McCowan gets the nod from Celtic FC. He replaces Arne Engels and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Celtic FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 84' A tactical swap from Aberdeen FC — Ante Palaversa on, Sivert Nilsen off on 84 minutes.
- 89' Topi Keskinen has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 90' Another substitution for Aberdeen FC to replace Jack MacKenzie by Jack Milne on 90 minute.
- 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
| 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
3 / 4
2.42
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + Celtic FC to win 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.44
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
38%
Celtic FC or Aberdeen FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
7.4%
3 – 0
7.4%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
4.6%
4 – 1
4.5%
4 – 0
4.4%
1 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -2 | 26% | 20% | 55% |
| -1.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| -1 | 45% | 22% | 33% |
| -0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

