Hamilton Academical FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hamilton Academical FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League at The Hope CBD Stadium.
- Hamilton Academical FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Celtic FC 13 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Douglas Ross
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Referee Colin Steven
- Referee John McCrossan
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | Celtic FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 25 Jan | Livingston FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 22 Jan | Hibernian FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Motherwell FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 29 Jan | St. Johnstone FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 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 |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
67%
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' Temperatures are rising at The Hope CBD Stadium as Hamilton Academical FC face off against Celtic FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Alexandros Gogic has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Hamilton Academical FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 13' A meaty challenge results in booking for Leigh Griffiths on 13.
- 14' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alexandros Gogic on 14.
- 19' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Hamilton Academical FC and Celtic FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 24' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 26' Assisted by Blair Alston with the perfectly-timed delivery and Marios Ogboe makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 31' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 34' Controversy at the stadium! Jamie Hamilton argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- 35' A goal from the France international Odsonne Edouard! He fires home on 35 to make it 1-1!
- 36' It is a substitution in Hamilton Academical FC team. David Moyo is replaced by Shaun Want on 36 minute.
- 41' Hamilton Academical FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 43' Aaron McGowan has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 43.
- 48' Callum McGregor has been relatively quiet despite scoring 47 goals in his last 429 appearances.
- 53' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 58' Hamilton Academical 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.
- 62' Ryan Christie is replacing Jules Ntcham for the Celtic FC side.
- 64' Hamilton Academical FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 64' The whistle greets Will Collar as he departs to be replaced by David Templeton.
- 66' Celtic FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 71' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 72' The crowd applauds Greg Taylor as he leaves the pitch. Jonny Hayes steps in for Celtic FC.
- 76' Tom Rogic gets the nod from Celtic FC. He replaces Stephen Welsh and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' Christopher Jullien does the damage! The net is bulging and Celtic FC surge ahead!
- 81' Assisted by Tom Rogic with the perfectly-timed delivery and Odsonne Edouard makes no mistake. 1-3!
- 86' Hamilton Academical FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Hamilton Academical FC.
Lineups
Hamilton Academical FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 12
-
7
Will Collar ↓ David Templeton 64'
- 2
- 3
- 13
-
99
Marios Ogkmpoe ↓ Steve Davies 72'
- 10
-
20
David Moyo ↓ Shaun Want 36'
- 31
- 40
- 12
Bench
-
16
David Templeton ↑ 64'
- 26
- 6
-
21
Shaun Want ↑ 36'
- 28
-
8
Steve Davies ↑ 72'
- 22
Coach
Brian Rice
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 67
- 2
- 9
- 8
- 49
- 42
-
21
Jules Ntcham ↓ Ryan Christie 62'
- 35
- 22
-
3
Greg Taylor ↓ Jonny Hayes 72'
-
57
Stephen Welsh ↓ Tom Rogic 76'
Bench
- 13
-
18
Tom Rogic ↑ 76'
- 14
-
15
Jonny Hayes ↑ 72'
- 29
-
17
Ryan Christie ↑ 62'
- 11
Coach
Neil Lennon
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Odsonne Edouard | 7 |
| Leigh Griffiths | 3 |
| Ryan Christie | 3 |
| James Forrest | 2 |
| Marios Ogkmpoe | 2 |
| Scott Martin | 2 |
| Scott Brown | 1 |
| Christopher Jullien | 1 |
Head to Head
Hamilton Academical FC Form
2020-02-02
Hamilton Academical FC
1–4
Celtic FC
L
2020-01-25
Hamilton Academical FC
2–4
Livingston FC
L
2020-01-22
Hibernian FC
2–1
Hamilton Academical FC
L
2019-12-29
Motherwell FC
1–2
Hamilton Academical FC
W
2019-12-26
Hamilton Academical FC
0–1
St. Johnstone FC
L
2019-12-21
Hamilton Academical FC
2–1
Heart of Midlothian FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.05
Hamilton Academical FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.03
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 58% + Celtic FC to win 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Hamilton Academical FC or Draw
43%
Draw or Celtic FC
80%
Hamilton Academical FC or Celtic FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
1 – 2
9.6%
0 – 2
9.4%
0 – 1
8.8%
1 – 3
6.5%
0 – 0
6.3%
0 – 3
6.2%
2 – 2
5%
2 – 1
4.9%
1 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
3.4%
1 – 4
Actual
Asian Handicap — Hamilton Academical FC
| Handicap | Hamilton Academical FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -0.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| +0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +1 | 41% | 23% | 36% |
| +1.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +2 | 64% | 18% | 18% |
| +2.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
Clean Sheet
Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.