Aberdeen travel to Celtic Park in the Premiership on Wednesday 2 September (19:45 WAT) to face Celtic. Celtic are 1st with 31 points from 13 games (top of the table), while Aberdeen sit 11th on 11 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 20 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Celtic's last 5: WLWWW Most recently they beat Falkirk 2–1 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.7 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Aberdeen's last 5: LWLWW Most recently they lost to Rangers 0–1 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Celtic arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 2.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 4 March 2026, finished Aberdeen 1–2 Celtic.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 2.2 for Celtic and 0.9 for Aberdeen. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 64% and both teams to score at 56%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Celtic 70%, draw 16%, Aberdeen 15%.
Both teams to score: yes (56%) at 1.75.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Celtic to win – a 70% chance at odds of 1.23. Predicted score: Celtic 2–0 Aberdeen. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Celtic70%fair 1.44 · @1.23
Draw16%fair 6.42 · @6.25
Aberdeen15%fair 6.77 · @9.80
3.10Expected goals
2.23Celtic xG
0.87Aberdeen xG
56%Both score
64%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–011%
1–010%
2–110%
1–19%
3–08%
3–17%
From our goals model: Celtic 2.2 – 0.9 Aberdeen expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Celtic to win with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.23.
Who will win Celtic vs Aberdeen?
On our numbers Celtic have a 70% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Aberdeen 15%.
How many goals will there be in Celtic vs Aberdeen?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Celtic vs Aberdeen?
Our predicted score is Celtic 2–0 Aberdeen, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Celtic vs Aberdeen?
Celtic vs Aberdeen (Premiership) kicks off on Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Celtic Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
