Celtic FC vs Ross County FC, Premier League 2021-22 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)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep | Ross County FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Aug | Rangers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Aug | AZ | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Aug | St. Mirren FC | H | 6–0 | W |
| 18 Aug | AZ | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Aug | FK Jablonec | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep | Celtic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Aug | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Aug | Rangers FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 08 Aug | Hibernian FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 31 Jul | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 16 May | Motherwell FC | A | 2–1 | W |
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Celtic FC and Ross County FC has kicked off!
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' 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.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Celtic FC in their trying to find a way past Ross County FC's compact .
- 25' A quiet spell here at Celtic Park. Ross County FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 30' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ange Postecoglou might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 45' Celtic 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.
- 46' It is a substitution in Ross County FC team. Alex Samuel is replaced by Harry Paton on 46 minute.
- 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 56' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Ross County FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 61' Ben Paton was booked on 61.
- 63' Dominic Samuel has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jordan White on 63 minute.
- 64' Cameron Carter-Vickers does the damage! The net is bulging and Celtic FC surge ahead!
- 68' Another change for Celtic FC made on 68 minute. Callum McGregor leaves to be changed by Ismaila Soro.
- 70' Magnificent from Albian Ajeti! That is 14 goals in 172 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 73' Ross County FC ring the changes. Jack Burroughs has done his job and it is now time for Keith Watson to step up.
- 78' A change in the Celtic FC ranks — Tom Rogic exits the field as James McCarthy enters on 78.
- 83' 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.
- 85' Magnificent from Albian Ajeti! That is 14 goals in 172 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 90' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 3-0 the final result. Ross County FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 20
-
18
Tom Rogic ↓ James McCarthy 78'
-
42
Callum McGregor ↓ Ismaila Soro 68'
- 10
-
3
Greg Taylor ↓ Adam Montgomery 46'
- 14
- 88
- 17
- 4
- 11
Bench
- 26
-
16
James McCarthy ↑ 78'
- 30
- 29
- 57
-
12
Ismaila Soro ↑ 68'
-
54
Adam Montgomery ↑ 46'
Coach
Ange Postecoglou
Ross County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 5
-
9
Alex Samuel ↓ Harry Paton 46'
- 22
- 8
- 1
-
18
Jack Burroughs ↓ Keith Watson 73'
-
26
Jordan White ↓ Dominic Samuel 63'
- 7
- 20
- 24
Bench
- 31
-
10
Dominic Samuel ↑ 63'
-
15
Keith Watson ↑ 73'
-
6
Harry Paton ↑ 46'
- 23
- 4
- 11
Coach
Malky Mackay
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
3 / 4
2.07
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.67
Ross County FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.74
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
88%
Draw or Ross County FC
33%
Celtic FC or Ross County FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
13.6%
1 – 0
13%
1 – 1
9.6%
3 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.9%
0 – 0
8.2%
3 – 1
6.2%
4 – 0
4.7%
0 – 1
3.6%
4 – 1
3.3%
2 – 2
3%
1 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Ross County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -2 | 23% | 21% | 56% |
| -1.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| -1 | 44% | 24% | 31% |
| -0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +1 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
52%
✓
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.