The encounter between Celtic and Aberdeen is set to kick off at 19:45 on Wednesday, 02/09.
This Scottish Premiership fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet
1st Half Over 1.5 Goals
Why we predict over 1.5 Goals in the first half
Our recommended bet is First Half – Over 1.5 Goals for the Celtic vs Aberdeen fixture.
We anticipate a lively opening period with both teams creating plenty of chances. An attacking tempo could see two or more goals scored before halftime.
Key Betting Insights
Celtic
Scored 12 goals in their last 5 matches
6 matches against Aberdeen ended in a draw
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
Aberdeen
Scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
6 matches against Celtic ended in a draw
Under 10.5 corners landed in 5 of Aberdeen's last 5 matches
1st Half Over 1.5 Goals: 10/11
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Celtic Preview
Celtic has completed 2 fixtures in the Scottish Premiership, securing 2 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses — an average of 3 points per game. In the Scottish Premiership, the team has scored 6 goals (3 per game) and conceded 1 (0.5 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Celtic has played 59 matches, scoring 111 goals (1.88 per match) and conceding 70 (1.19 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Celtic
Goals Scored:113
Goals Conceded:71
Average Goals Scored:1.88
Average Goals Conceded:1.18
Wins:38
Goal Difference:42
Date
Game
Result
29/08
Celtic
2 - 1
Falkirk
W
25/08
LASK
5 - 1
Celtic
L
19/08
Celtic
3 - 0
LASK
W
09/08
Kilmarnock
1 - 5
Celtic
W
03/08
Celtic
1 - 0
Dundee
W
Celtic to win the match: 1/4
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Aberdeen Preview
Across 2 Scottish Premiership matches, Aberdeen has posted 1 victories, 0 stalemates, and 1 defeats, averaging 1.5 points per fixture. In those games they scored 2 (1 per match) and conceded 3 (1.5 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Aberdeen has earned 14 wins from 51 matches across all competitions, scoring 50 goals (0.98 per match) and conceding 80 (1.57 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Aberdeen
Goals Scored:50
Goals Conceded:80
Average Goals Scored:0.98
Average Goals Conceded:1.57
Wins:14
Goal Difference:-30
Date
Game
Result
30/08
Aberdeen
0 - 1
Rangers
L
08/08
Dundee
2 - 0
Aberdeen
L
01/08
Aberdeen
2 - 1
Hearts
W
17/05
Dundee
3 - 2
Aberdeen
L
12/05
Aberdeen
0 - 2
St. Mirren
L
Aberdeen to win the match: 8/1
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Statistical Insights for Celtic vs Aberdeen
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Celtic vs Aberdeen fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Celtic
Scotland - Scottish Premiership
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
L
W
W
W
2.4
Home
W
W
W
W
W
3
Away
L
W
W
W
W
2.4
Aberdeen
Scotland - Scottish Premiership
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
L
W
L
L
0.6
Home
L
W
L
W
W
1.8
Away
L
L
D
L
L
0.2
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Home Win
1/4
79.37%
Draw
4/1
20%
Away Win
8/1
10.53%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Celtic
12
last 5 matches
Aberdeen
4
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Celtic scored +200% more goals than Aberdeen in the last 5 matches.
Celtic and Aberdeen goals scored count, last 5 matches
Falkirk
2
LASK
1
LASK
3
Kilmarnock
5
Dundee
1
0
Rangers
0
Dundee
2
Hearts
2
Dundee
0
St. Mirren
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Celtic
7
last 5 matches
Aberdeen
9
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Aberdeen conceded +29% more goals than Celtic in the last 5 matches.
Celtic and Aberdeen goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Falkirk
1
LASK
5
LASK
0
Kilmarnock
1
Dundee
0
1
Rangers
2
Dundee
1
Hearts
3
Dundee
2
St. Mirren
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Key metrics
Corners
Celtic
35
last 5 matches
Aberdeen
22
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Celtic received +59% more corners than Aberdeen in the last 5 matches.
Celtic and Aberdeen corners count, last 5 matches
Falkirk
6
LASK
5
LASK
8
Kilmarnock
7
Dundee
9
6
Rangers
4
Dundee
4
Hearts
2
Dundee
6
St. Mirren
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Key metrics
Cards
Celtic
3
last 5 matches
Aberdeen
13
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Aberdeen received +333% more cards than Celtic in the last 5 matches.
Celtic and Aberdeen cards count, last 5 matches
Falkirk
1
LASK
1
LASK
0
Kilmarnock
0
Dundee
1
6
Rangers
3
Dundee
3
Hearts
0
Dundee
1
St. Mirren
Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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