Celtic FC vs Hamilton Academical FC, Premier League 2019-20 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 Callum Spence
- Referee Graham McNeillie
- Referee Grant Irvine
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Dec | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Dec | Ross County FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 28 Nov | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | H | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Nov | Livingston FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 10 Nov | Motherwell FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | SS Lazio | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Nov | Livingston FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Nov | Rangers FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Nov | Kilmarnock FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Nov | Ross County FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Oct | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–1 | 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' That's the starting whistle at Celtic Park. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Celtic FC and Hamilton Academical FC.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' Hamilton Academical FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 13' The Scotland Ryan Christie breaks the deadlock on 13 minutes. 1-0!
- 18' The energy levels are beginning to show. Neil Lennon might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 23' Greg Taylor is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Celtic FC tonight.
- 28' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 33' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 38' 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.
- 43' Celtic FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 48' A quiet spell here at Celtic Park. Celtic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 53' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sam Stubbs, as he is very good at scoring at Celtic Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 58' 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.
- 59' Jules Ntcham makes way for Michael Johnston at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from Celtic FC.
- 64' It looks like no one’s ball. Hamilton Academical FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 68' Fresh legs for Celtic FC! Leigh Griffiths comes on to replace Lewis Morgan.
- 73' Hamilton Academical FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 77' A change in the Hamilton Academical FC ranks — David Moyo exits the field as Marios Ogboe enters on 77.
- 82' The home supporters are growing impatient. Celtic FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 83' It is a substitution in Hamilton Academical FC team. Will Collar is replaced by George Oakley on 83 minute.
- 85' Hamilton Academical FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Adrian Beck is hanging Lewis Smith on the field on 85 minute.
- 87' The supporters are chanting for Jeremie Frimpong. He replaces James Forrest on 87 minute.
- 90' GOAL! Marios Ogboe fires home to make it 1-1!
- It finishes all square. Celtic FC and Hamilton Academical FC share the spoils 2-1.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 67
- 8
- 49
- 6
- 42
-
21
Jules Ntcham ↓ Michael Johnston 59'
- 35
- 17
-
16
Lewis Morgan ↓ Leigh Griffiths 68'
- 3
Bench
- 2
- 18
- 1
- 11
-
9
Leigh Griffiths ↑ 68'
-
19
Michael Johnston ↑ 59'
-
30
Jeremie Frimpong ↑ 87'
Coach
Neil Lennon
Hamilton Academical FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
-
7
Will Collar ↓ George Oakley 83'
- 26
- 2
- 3
- 13
-
28
Lewis Smith ↓ Adrian Beck 85'
- 11
- 24
-
20
David Moyo ↓ Marios Ogkmpoe 77'
- 31
Bench
- 6
-
99
Marios Ogkmpoe ↑ 77'
- 1
-
17
Adrian Beck ↑ 85'
- 14
-
9
George Oakley ↑ 83'
- 40
Coach
Brian Rice
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Odsonne Edouard | 7 |
| Leigh Griffiths | 3 |
| Ryan Christie | 3 |
| James Forrest | 2 |
| Marios Ogkmpoe | 2 |
| Scott Martin | 2 |
| Callum McGregor | 1 |
| Scott Brown | 1 |
Head to Head
Celtic FC Form
Hamilton Academical FC Form
2019-12-04
Celtic FC
2–1
Hamilton Academical FC
L
2019-11-30
Livingston FC
0–0
Hamilton Academical FC
D
2019-11-24
Hamilton Academical FC
1–3
Rangers FC
L
2019-11-09
Kilmarnock FC
2–2
Hamilton Academical FC
D
2019-11-02
Hamilton Academical FC
2–2
Ross County FC
D
2019-10-30
Hamilton Academical FC
0–1
Aberdeen FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.69
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81
Hamilton Academical FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.5
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Hamilton Academical FC
39%
Celtic FC or Hamilton Academical FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13%
1 – 1
12%
2 – 0
11.4%
0 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
6.3%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
5.2%
1 – 2
4.3%
2 – 2
3.8%
4 – 0
2.7%
0 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Hamilton Academical FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 18% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 25% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✓
Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.