Celtic FC vs Ross County FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Celtic FC vs Ross County FC — Premier League at Celtic Park.
- Celtic FC 33 games · 67 pts (2026/27)
- Ross County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee David McGeachie
- Referee Steven Kirkland
- Referee Don Robertson
- Referee Ralph Gordon
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Ross County FC | H | 6–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | Livingston FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Oct | FC CFR 1907 Cluj | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | Hibernian FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Sep | Kilmarnock FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 19 Sep | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Celtic FC | A | 0–6 | L |
| 05 Oct | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Sep | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Sep | Motherwell FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Aug | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
72%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Celtic FC and Ross County FC is underway.
- 4' What a moment for Mohamed Elyounoussi! That strike on 4 puts his side firmly in control.
- 9' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Fraser Forster made 348 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 14' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 19' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 24' Celtic FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 29' Ross County FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 29.
- 34' Celtic FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 36' Controversy at the stadium! Keith Watson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 41' It is a cagey affair so far. Celtic FC in their trying to find a way past Ross County FC's compact .
- 46' Odsonne Edouard is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 49' The deadlock is broken! Callum McGregor gets on the scoresheet on 49 minutes.
- 50' Magnificent from Liam Fontaine! That is 2 goals in 212 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 55' Assisted by Jeremie Frimpong with the perfectly-timed delivery and James Forrest makes no mistake. 4-1!
- 59' A tactical swap from Ross County FC — Brian Graham on, Josh Mullin off on 59 minutes.
- 64' Tom Rogic has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 65' It is a substitution in Celtic FC team. Odsonne Edouard is replaced by Vakoun Issouf Bayo on 65 minute.
- 70' 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.
- 72' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Mohamed Elyounoussi makes it 5-1.
- 73' Nir Bitton is replacing Callum McGregor for the Celtic FC side.
- 75' The crowd applauds James Forrest as he leaves the pitch. Marian Shved steps in for Celtic FC.
- 80' Ross County FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 85' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Celtic FC and Ross County FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 90' The 31-year-old Boli Bolingoli has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 6-0.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 67
- 27
- 2
- 18
- 8
-
49
James Forrest ↓ Marian Shved 75'
-
42
Callum McGregor ↓ Nir Bitton 73'
- 35
- 22
- 23
- 30
Bench
- 13
- 1
- 15
-
6
Nir Bitton ↑ 73'
- 33
-
10
Vakoun Issouf Bayo ↑ 65'
-
20
Marian Shved ↑ 75'
Coach
Neil Lennon
Ross County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 1
- 27
- 23
- 15
- 2
- 4
-
14
Josh Mullin ↓ Brian Graham 59'
- 6
-
7
Michael Gardyne ↓ Lewis Spence 59'
-
20
Blair Spittal ↓ Harry Paton 75'
Bench
-
16
Lewis Spence ↑ 59'
- 25
- 12
-
24
Harry Paton ↑ 75'
-
19
Brian Graham ↑ 59'
- 9
- 22
Coach
Stuart Kettlewell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 5 |
| David Turnbull | 5 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 4 |
| Albian Ajeti | 3 |
| Callum McGregor | 3 |
| Jordan White | 3 |
| Giorgos Giakoumakis | 3 |
| Ryan Christie | 2 |
Head to Head
Celtic FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.94
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.64
Ross County FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 74% + Over 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.58
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
90%
Draw or Ross County FC
26%
Celtic FC or Ross County FC
84%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12.3%
3 – 0
11.6%
4 – 0
8.4%
1 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
7.5%
3 – 1
7.3%
1 – 1
5.8%
4 – 1
5.4%
5 – 0
5%
0 – 0
3.9%
5 – 1
3.3%
6 – 0
Actual
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Ross County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| -2 | 42% | 22% | 36% |
| -1.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| -1 | 64% | 19% | 18% |
| -0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +0.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +1 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
53%
✓
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.