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 2 games · 6 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 | 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
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
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Celtic Park!
- 4' What a strike from Mohamed Elyounoussi! The score is 1-0.
- 9' Richard Foster needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 14' 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.
- 19' Harry Paton is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Ross County FC so far.
- 24' Keith Watson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 29' Lewis Spence has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 34' Both keepers have barely been tested. Celtic FC and Ross County FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 36' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Keith Watson.
- 41' It is a cagey affair so far. Celtic FC in their trying to find a way past Ross County FC's compact .
- 46' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Odsonne Edouard makes it 2-0.
- 49' What a strike from Callum McGregor! The score is 3-0.
- 50' Liam Fontaine is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 55' James Forrest adds to his 0 season tally! Celtic FC lead 4-1 — and this changes everything.
- 59' Brian Graham has so much to prove this time. He replaces Josh Mullin on 59 minute.
- 64' Australia international Tom Rogic has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 65' Another substitution for Celtic FC to replace Odsonne Edouard by Vakoun Issouf Bayo on 65 minute.
- 70' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 72' GOAL! Mohamed Elyounoussi scores on 72. Assisted by Boli Bolingoli
- 73' The Celtic FC bench stirs into life. Callum McGregor is withdrawn and Nir Bitton gets his opportunity.
- 75' The Celtic FC manager makes a substitution. James Forrest departs to be replaced by Marian Shved.
- 80' Celtic FC have won 790 goals from 410 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 85' The energy levels are beginning to show. Neil Lennon might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 90' Ross County 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.
- 6-0 the final result. Ross County FC will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
| Giorgos Giakoumakis | 3 |
| Albian Ajeti | 3 |
| Callum McGregor | 3 |
| Jordan White | 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.