Celtic FC vs Hamilton Academical FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Celtic FC vs Hamilton Academical FC — Premier League at Celtic Park.
- Celtic FC 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- Hamilton Academical FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alan Muir
- Referee Frank Connor
- Referee Callum Spence
- Referee Colin Steven
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 Jan | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Jan | Livingston FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Jan | Livingston FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Jan | Hibernian FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Jan | Rangers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Dec | Dundee United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan | Celtic FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Jan | Dundee United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Jan | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Jan | Motherwell FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Dec | Celtic FC | H | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Celtic FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Celtic Park will turn into a battlefield for Celtic FC and Hamilton Academical FC.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Celtic FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 12' Assisted by Mohamed Elyounoussi with the perfectly-timed delivery and Leigh Griffiths makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 17' Norway international Kristoffer Ajer has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 22' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Hamilton Academical FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 27' It looks like no one’s ball. Celtic FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 32' Celtic FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 37' Jamie Hamilton has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 106 appearances.
- 42' It’s high time Neil Lennon made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 47' 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.
- 48' Goal! Odsonne Edouard scores his 98 goal in 410 matches.
- 53' David Turnbull has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 20 cards already picked up this season.
- 56' A change in the Hamilton Academical FC ranks — Marios Ogkmpoe exits the field as Scott Martin enters on 56.
- 61' Ismaila Soro is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Celtic FC tonight.
- 66' Hamilton Academical FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 69' Celtic FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Albian Ajeti is hanging Leigh Griffiths on the field on 69 minute.
- 70' Celtic FC ring the changes. David Turnbull has done his job and it is now time for Ryan Christie to step up.
- 74' Hamilton Academical FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Andrew Winter is hanging Ben Stirling on the field on 74 minute.
- 79' Hamilton Academical FC is showing some good football. However, Hamilton Academical FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 84' Hamilton Academical FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 84.
- 86' The whistle greets Odsonne Edouard as he departs to be replaced by Tom Rogic.
- 87' It is a substitution in Hamilton Academical FC team. Ross Callachan is replaced by Reegan Mimnaugh on 87 minute.
- Hamilton Academical FC will have plenty to reflect on. Celtic FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 4
-
9
Leigh Griffiths ↓ Albian Ajeti 69'
- 6
- 42
- 29
- 35
-
22
Odsonne Edouard ↓ Tom Rogic 86'
- 3
-
14
David Turnbull ↓ Ryan Christie 70'
- 12
Bench
- 93
-
18
Tom Rogic ↑ 86'
- 19
- 56
-
17
Ryan Christie ↑ 70'
-
10
Albian Ajeti ↑ 69'
- 1
- 11
- 57
Coach
Neil Lennon
Hamilton Academical FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 16
- 23
- 3
-
9
Marios Ogkmpoe ↓ Scott Martin 56'
- 34
- 5
- 27
-
4
Ben Stirling ↓ Andrew Winter 74'
- 20
- 6
Bench
-
8
Scott Martin ↑ 56'
- 7
- 17
-
18
Reegan Mimnaugh ↑ 87'
-
19
Andrew Winter ↑ 74'
- 14
- 22
- 32
- 21
Coach
Brian Rice
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Odsonne Edouard | 7 |
| Leigh Griffiths | 3 |
| Ryan Christie | 3 |
| Scott Martin | 2 |
| James Forrest | 2 |
| Marios Ogkmpoe | 2 |
| Dedryck Boyata | 1 |
| Patryk Klimala | 1 |
Head to Head
Celtic FC Form
Hamilton Academical FC Form
2021-01-27
Celtic FC
2–0
Hamilton Academical FC
L
2021-01-16
Hamilton Academical FC
0–0
Dundee United FC
D
2021-01-09
Kilmarnock FC
2–0
Hamilton Academical FC
L
2021-01-02
Hamilton Academical FC
3–0
Motherwell FC
W
2020-12-30
St. Johnstone FC
0–0
Hamilton Academical FC
D
2020-12-26
Hamilton Academical FC
0–3
Celtic FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.76
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.68
Hamilton Academical FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.44
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
87%
Draw or Hamilton Academical FC
37%
Celtic FC or Hamilton Academical FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.5%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
11.2%
0 – 0
10.7%
2 – 1
8.9%
3 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
5.3%
0 – 1
5%
1 – 2
3.4%
4 – 0
3.3%
2 – 2
3.1%
4 – 1
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Hamilton Academical FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 26% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
51%
✓
Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.