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 13 games · 31 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 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
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
38%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Celtic FC
0-15
6/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
7/4
46-60
6/1
61-75
3/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Celtic FC
| Camilo Duran | 7 G | 6 A |
| Benjamin Nygren | 6 G | 3 A |
| Kasper Hogh | 3 G | 3 A |
| Liam Scales | 3 G | 1 A |
| Hyun-jun Yang | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Celtic Park that hosts another battle between Celtic FC and Ross County FC.
- 4' What a strike from Mohamed Elyounoussi! The score is 1-0.
- 9' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Ross County FC that had 212 games and scored 224 goals.
- 14' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lewis Spence made 190 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 19' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Celtic FC and Ross County FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 24' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 29' Joe Chalmers, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 34' Ross County FC have won 224 goals from 212 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 36' Keith Watson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 36.
- 41' Odsonne Edouard has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 46' Odsonne Edouard makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Celtic FC are in front.
- 49' Callum McGregor has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 49 minutes.
- 50' What a moment for Liam Fontaine! That strike on 50 puts his side firmly in control.
- 55' What composure from James Forrest! The Scotland international strokes it home. 4-1.
- 59' The Ross County FC bench stirs into life. Josh Mullin is withdrawn and Brian Graham gets his opportunity.
- 64' Celtic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Ross County FC backline.
- 65' Vakoun Issouf Bayo is replacing Odsonne Edouard for the Celtic FC side.
- 70' Ross County FC is showing some good football. However, Ross County FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 72' A goal from the Norway international Mohamed Elyounoussi! He fires home on 72 to make it 5-1!
- 73' Nir Bitton gets the nod from Celtic FC. He replaces Callum McGregor and will look to change the dynamic.
- 75' Marian Shved gets the nod from Celtic FC. He replaces James Forrest and will look to change the dynamic.
- 80' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 85' Supporters expect more eagerness from Richard Foster, as he is very good at scoring at Celtic Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 90' 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.
- Game over. The scoreline of 6-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
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 |
|---|---|
| David Turnbull | 5 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 5 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 4 |
| Albian Ajeti | 3 |
| Callum McGregor | 3 |
| Jordan White | 3 |
| Giorgos Giakoumakis | 3 |
| Mohamed Elyounoussi | 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.