Celtic vs Aberdeen Predictions

Celtic will face Aberdeen at Celtic Park on February 26, 2025, in a critical Premiership encounter as Round 27 showcases a battle between the title frontrunners and a top-four hopeful. Celtic, guided by Brendan Rodgers, ended 2024 unbeaten and are projected to lead with around 60 points from 26 matches as of February 25, 2025, following a projected 2-0 win over St Mirren (Feb 23, 2025). Aberdeen, under Jimmy Thelin, finished 2024 second and are expected to sit 3rd with approximately 48 points from 26 matches, fresh off a projected 2-1 victory against Kilmarnock (Feb 23, 2025). Our expert prediction analyzes team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and betting tips to answer: Who will win Celtic vs Aberdeen in this Premiership clash?

Team Form & Recent Performances

Celtic

• 2024 Record: 35W, 3D, 0L (108 points, 1st in Premiership)

• Latest Result (Projected as of Feb 25): 2-0 win vs. St Mirren (Feb 23, 2025); 19W, 3D, 4L (60 points projected entering Feb 25)

• Home Form (2024): 18W, 1D, 0L (averaging 3.00 goals scored, 0.47 conceded)
  Celtic have been relentless, with their projected 2-0 win over St Mirren extending an unbeaten run of six league games (5W, 1D), including a 4-1 thrashing of Dundee (Feb 16, 2025). Projected at 60 points from 26 matches, they lead with 2.81 goals per game and concede just 0.65. At Celtic Park in 2024, they averaged 3.00 goals per game, driven by Kyogo Furuhashi’s 12 goals (entering 2025) and Rodgers’ tactical brilliance.

Aberdeen

• 2024 Record: 24W, 6D, 8L (78 points, 2nd in Premiership)

• Latest Result (Projected as of Feb 25): 2-1 win vs. Kilmarnock (Feb 23, 2025); 15W, 3D, 8L (48 points projected entering Feb 25)

• Away Form (2024): 12W, 3D, 4L (averaging 2.05 goals scored, 0.95 conceded)
  Aberdeen have shone brightly, with their projected 2-1 victory over Kilmarnock marking four wins in five league outings (4W, 0D, 1L), despite a 2-0 loss to Celtic (Dec 4, 2024). Projected at 48 points from 26 matches, they average 1.81 goals per game, with Topi Keskinen’s 8 goals (entering 2025) and a defense conceding 1.00 goals per game keeping them in contention on the road.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

• Overall Record: Celtic 184W, Aberdeen 69W, 71D (324 meetings since 1891)

• Recent Meetings:

  • Dec 4, 2024: Aberdeen 0-2 Celtic (Premiership)

  • Oct 19, 2024: Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen (Premiership)

  • Apr 20, 2024: Aberdeen 3-3 Celtic (Scottish Cup, Celtic won 6-5 on pens)

• Key Trend: Celtic are unbeaten in their last 10 meetings (8W, 2D); 3 of their last 5 H2Hs exceeded 2.5 goals.
  Celtic maintain a firm grip historically, with a 2-0 win at Pittodrie on December 4, 2024, led by Matt O’Riley and James Forrest. Games have averaged 2.8 goals over their last five clashes, with Celtic holding a 15-game unbeaten streak in home league matches against Aberdeen (14W, 1D), their last home loss to the Dons in 2018 (1-0). Aberdeen’s occasional resilience (e.g., 2-2 in Oct 2024) adds intrigue, but Celtic’s home dominance prevails.

Key Players to Watch

Celtic

• Kyogo Furuhashi (FWD): 12 goals in 2024/25; Celtic’s sharpshooter and focal point.

• Matt O’Riley (MID): 5 goals, 6 assists; creative engine in midfield.

• Joe Hart (GK): 12 clean sheets; veteran stopper in fine form (assuming he’s still active).

Aberdeen

• Topi Keskinen (FWD): 8 goals in 2024/25; Aberdeen’s top scorer and rising talent.

• Nicky Devlin (DEF): 3 goals, 4 assists; attacking full-back with defensive bite.

• Dimitar Mitov (GK): 8 clean sheets; key to their backline stability.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

Celtic’s attacking 4-3-3 (2.81 goals per game) will meet Aberdeen’s disciplined 4-2-3-1 (1.81 goals per game). Furuhashi’s finishing and O’Riley’s vision could overwhelm Aberdeen’s defense (1.00 goals conceded per game), which has held firm but struggled against top attacks. Aberdeen’s counterattacks, led by Keskinen and Devlin, will test Celtic’s stingy defense (0.65 goals conceded per game), though their home resilience is unmatched. Celtic’s Callum McGregor (doubtful, calf) and Aberdeen’s Slobodan Rubežić (out, suspension) may alter strategies, with Celtic’s 60,000-strong Celtic Park crowd amplifying the pressure.

Prediction: Celtic vs Aberdeen

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