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 7 games · 18 pts (2026/27)
- Ross County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Clancy
- Referee Drew Kirkland
- Referee Andy McWilliam
- Referee Kevin Graham
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 7 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 7 | 10 |
| 5 | St. Mirren FC | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 7 | 8 |
| 7 | Aberdeen FC | 7 | 8 |
| 8 | Motherwell FC | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | Dundee United FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 7 | 7 |
| 11 | Falkirk FC | 7 | 6 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 7 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | Ross County FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 22 Jan | Kilmarnock FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Rangers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Dec | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | Celtic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Jan | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Motherwell FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Dec | Livingston FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 14 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
72%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Celtic FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
2/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Celtic FC
| Benjamin Nygren | 3 G | 3 A |
| Camilo Duran | 3 G | 3 A |
| Kasper Hogh | 3 G | |
| Hyun-jun Yang | 2 G | |
| Luke McCowan | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Celtic Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' It looks surprising Ross County FC does not make any changes. Moritz Bauer has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Stuart Kettlewell might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 20' Ross County FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' Michael Johnston needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 4 Yellow cards this season.
- 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. Celtic FC and Ross County FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 35' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 37' Callum McGregor makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Celtic FC are in front.
- 42' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Stuart Kettlewell will be considering his options from the bench.
- 47' The whistle greets Marcus Fraser as he departs to be replaced by Richard Foster.
- 51' A meaty challenge results in booking for Moritz Bauer on 51.
- 56' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sean Kelly, as he is very good at scoring at Celtic Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 61' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 63' Odsonne Edouard has so much to prove this time. He replaces Leigh Griffiths on 63 minute.
- 65' What a strike from Odsonne Edouard! The score is 2-0.
- 68' A stunning finish from Odsonne Edouard — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 70' Celtic FC make a change. Jules Ntcham trudges off to be replaced by Tom Rogic on 70 minutes.
- 75' It is a cagey affair so far. Celtic FC in their trying to find a way past Ross County FC's compact .
- 77' The crowd applauds Josh Mullin as he leaves the pitch. Harry Paton steps in for Ross County FC.
- 82' Lewis Spence is replacing Don Cowie for the Ross County FC side.
- 85' A tactical swap from Celtic FC — Karamoko Dembele on, Michael Johnston off on 85 minutes.
- 90' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Celtic FC players.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 67
- 2
- 9
- 8
- 49
- 5
- 15
- 42
-
21
Jules Ntcham ↓ Tom Rogic 70'
- 19
Bench
-
18
Tom Rogic ↑ 70'
- 1
-
22
Odsonne Edouard ↑ 63'
- 3
- 11
- 57
-
77
Karamoko Dembele ↑ 85'
Coach
Neil Lennon
Ross County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 22
- 8
- 25
- 15
- 2
- 3
-
14
Josh Mullin ↓ Harry Paton 77'
-
26
Don Cowie ↓ Lewis Spence 82'
- 11
- 20
Bench
-
16
Lewis Spence ↑ 82'
-
18
Richard Foster ↑ 47'
- 1
- 19
- 4
-
24
Harry Paton ↑ 77'
- 9
Coach
Stuart Kettlewell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| David Turnbull | 5 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 5 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 4 |
| Jordan White | 3 |
| Giorgos Giakoumakis | 3 |
| Albian Ajeti | 3 |
| Callum McGregor | 3 |
| Ryan Christie | 2 |
Head to Head
Celtic FC Form
Ross County FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.27
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79
Ross County FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 68% + Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.06
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
88%
Draw or Ross County FC
32%
Celtic FC or Ross County FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12%
1 – 0
10.3%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 1
9.1%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
7%
0 – 0
6.2%
4 – 0
5%
4 – 1
4%
2 – 2
3.6%
1 – 2
3.2%
0 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Ross County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -2 | 26% | 21% | 53% |
| -1.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| -1 | 47% | 23% | 31% |
| -0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +1 | 89% | 7% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

